Finding the Third Proportional to 291,941 and 627,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,941 and 627,531 is: 1,348,886.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,941 : 627,531 = 627,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,941/627,531 = 627,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,941x = 627,531 × 627,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,941x = 393,795,155,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,795,155,961/291,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,348,886.10
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