Finding the Third Proportional to 291,146 and 636,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,146 and 636,602 is: 1,391,954.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,146 : 636,602 = 636,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,146/636,602 = 636,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,146x = 636,602 × 636,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,146x = 405,262,106,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,262,106,404/291,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,954.92
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