Finding the Third Proportional to 291,084 and 633,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,084 and 633,423 is: 1,378,381.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,084 : 633,423 = 633,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,084/633,423 = 633,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,084x = 633,423 × 633,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,084x = 401,224,696,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,224,696,929/291,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,381.14
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