Finding the Third Proportional to 291,348 and 633,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,348 and 633,969 is: 1,379,507.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,348 : 633,969 = 633,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,348/633,969 = 633,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,348x = 633,969 × 633,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,348x = 401,916,692,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,916,692,961/291,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,507.30
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