Finding the Third Proportional to 290,776 and 635,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,776 and 635,558 is: 1,389,158.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,776 : 635,558 = 635,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,776/635,558 = 635,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,776x = 635,558 × 635,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,776x = 403,933,971,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,933,971,364/290,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,158.57
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