Finding the Third Proportional to 291,244.50 and 635,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,244.50 and 635,193 is: 1,385,331.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,244.50 : 635,193 = 635,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,244.50/635,193 = 635,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,244.50x = 635,193 × 635,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,244.50x = 403,470,147,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,470,147,249/291,244.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,331.39
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