Finding the Third Proportional to 291,565 and 606,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,565 and 606,407 is: 1,261,226.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,565 : 606,407 = 606,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,565/606,407 = 606,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,565x = 606,407 × 606,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,565x = 367,729,449,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,729,449,649/291,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,226.31
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