Finding the Third Proportional to 290,553 and 632,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,553 and 632,571 is: 1,377,187.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,553 : 632,571 = 632,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,553/632,571 = 632,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,553x = 632,571 × 632,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,553x = 400,146,070,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,146,070,041/290,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,187.88
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