Finding the Third Proportional to 291,969 and 628,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,969 and 628,947 is: 1,354,850.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,969 : 628,947 = 628,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,969/628,947 = 628,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,969x = 628,947 × 628,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,969x = 395,574,328,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,574,328,809/291,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,850.44
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