Finding the Third Proportional to 291,634 and 625,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,634 and 625,550 is: 1,341,794.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,634 : 625,550 = 625,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,634/625,550 = 625,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,634x = 625,550 × 625,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,634x = 391,312,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,312,802,500/291,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,794.18
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