Finding the Third Proportional to 291,602 and 638,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,602 and 638,068 is: 1,396,186.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,602 : 638,068 = 638,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,602/638,068 = 638,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,602x = 638,068 × 638,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,602x = 407,130,772,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,130,772,624/291,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,186.49
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