Finding the Third Proportional to 291,475.13 and 632,736.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,475.13 and 632,736.84 is: 1,373,550.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,475.13 : 632,736.84 = 632,736.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,475.13/632,736.84 = 632,736.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,475.13x = 632,736.84 × 632,736.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,475.13x = 400,355,913,438.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,355,913,438.71/291,475.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,550.88
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