Finding the Third Proportional to 291,832 and 628,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,832 and 628,664 is: 1,354,266.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,832 : 628,664 = 628,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,832/628,664 = 628,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,832x = 628,664 × 628,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,832x = 395,218,424,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,218,424,896/291,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,266.92
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