Finding the Third Proportional to 291,764 and 675,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,764 and 675,851 is: 1,565,561.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,764 : 675,851 = 675,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,764/675,851 = 675,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,764x = 675,851 × 675,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,764x = 456,774,574,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,774,574,201/291,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,565,561.80
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