Finding the Third Proportional to 291,384 and 634,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,384 and 634,041 is: 1,379,650.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,384 : 634,041 = 634,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,384/634,041 = 634,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,384x = 634,041 × 634,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,384x = 402,007,989,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,007,989,681/291,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,650.19
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