Finding the Third Proportional to 291,640 and 627,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,640 and 627,584 is: 1,350,506.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,640 : 627,584 = 627,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,640/627,584 = 627,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,640x = 627,584 × 627,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,640x = 393,861,677,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,861,677,056/291,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350,506.37
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