Finding the Third Proportional to 290,435.06 and 632,541.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,435.06 and 632,541.94 is: 1,377,620.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,435.06 : 632,541.94 = 632,541.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,435.06/632,541.94 = 632,541.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,435.06x = 632,541.94 × 632,541.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,435.06x = 400,109,302,696.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,109,302,696.25/290,435.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,620.52
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