Finding the Third Proportional to 291,963 and 629,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,963 and 629,502 is: 1,357,270.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,963 : 629,502 = 629,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,963/629,502 = 629,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,963x = 629,502 × 629,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,963x = 396,272,768,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,272,768,004/291,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,270.50
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