Finding the Third Proportional to 291,729 and 644,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,729 and 644,694 is: 1,424,713.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,729 : 644,694 = 644,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,729/644,694 = 644,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,729x = 644,694 × 644,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,729x = 415,630,353,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,630,353,636/291,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,424,713.87
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