Finding the Third Proportional to 291,172 and 633,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,172 and 633,624 is: 1,378,839.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,172 : 633,624 = 633,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,172/633,624 = 633,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,172x = 633,624 × 633,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,172x = 401,479,373,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,479,373,376/291,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,839.22
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