Finding the Third Proportional to 291,740 and 633,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,740 and 633,328 is: 1,374,869.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,740 : 633,328 = 633,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,740/633,328 = 633,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,740x = 633,328 × 633,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,740x = 401,104,355,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,104,355,584/291,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,869.25
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