Finding the Third Proportional to 291,624 and 638,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,624 and 638,112 is: 1,396,273.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,624 : 638,112 = 638,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,624/638,112 = 638,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,624x = 638,112 × 638,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,624x = 407,186,924,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,186,924,544/291,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,273.71
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