Finding the Third Proportional to 290,482 and 633,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,482 and 633,532 is: 1,381,713.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,482 : 633,532 = 633,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,482/633,532 = 633,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,482x = 633,532 × 633,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,482x = 401,362,795,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,362,795,024/290,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,713.14
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