Finding the Third Proportional to 291,744 and 627,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,744 and 627,840 is: 1,351,126.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,744 : 627,840 = 627,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,744/627,840 = 627,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,744x = 627,840 × 627,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,744x = 394,183,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,183,065,600/291,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,126.55
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