Finding the Third Proportional to 291,832.88 and 639,024.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,832.88 and 639,024.19 is: 1,399,266.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,832.88 : 639,024.19 = 639,024.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,832.88/639,024.19 = 639,024.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,832.88x = 639,024.19 × 639,024.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,832.88x = 408,351,912,210.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,351,912,210.04/291,832.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,266.32
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