Finding the Third Proportional to 291,876 and 641,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,876 and 641,216 is: 1,408,673.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,876 : 641,216 = 641,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,876/641,216 = 641,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,876x = 641,216 × 641,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,876x = 411,157,958,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,157,958,656/291,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,673.40
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