Finding the Third Proportional to 291,794 and 634,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,794 and 634,713 is: 1,380,633.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,794 : 634,713 = 634,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,794/634,713 = 634,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,794x = 634,713 × 634,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,794x = 402,860,592,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,860,592,369/291,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,380,633.57
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