Finding the Third Proportional to 291,044 and 611,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,044 and 611,464 is: 1,284,645.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,044 : 611,464 = 611,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,044/611,464 = 611,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,044x = 611,464 × 611,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,044x = 373,888,223,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,888,223,296/291,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,284,645.01
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