Finding the Third Proportional to 291,174 and 617,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,174 and 617,340 is: 1,308,869.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,174 : 617,340 = 617,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,174/617,340 = 617,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,174x = 617,340 × 617,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,174x = 381,108,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,108,675,600/291,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,869.18
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