Finding the Third Proportional to 291,425 and 627,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,425 and 627,137 is: 1,349,578.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,425 : 627,137 = 627,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,425/627,137 = 627,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,425x = 627,137 × 627,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,425x = 393,300,816,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,300,816,769/291,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,578.17
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