Finding the Third Proportional to 291,128 and 636,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,128 and 636,565 is: 1,391,879.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,128 : 636,565 = 636,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,128/636,565 = 636,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,128x = 636,565 × 636,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,128x = 405,214,999,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,214,999,225/291,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,879.17
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