Finding the Third Proportional to 291,506 and 627,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,506 and 627,724 is: 1,351,730.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,506 : 627,724 = 627,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,506/627,724 = 627,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,506x = 627,724 × 627,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,506x = 394,037,420,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,037,420,176/291,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,730.05
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