Finding the Third Proportional to 291,214.50 and 636,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,214.50 and 636,309 is: 1,390,346.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,214.50 : 636,309 = 636,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,214.50/636,309 = 636,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,214.50x = 636,309 × 636,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,214.50x = 404,889,143,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,889,143,481/291,214.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,346.78
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