Finding the Third Proportional to 291,994 and 628,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,994 and 628,968 is: 1,354,824.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,994 : 628,968 = 628,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,994/628,968 = 628,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,994x = 628,968 × 628,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,994x = 395,600,745,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,600,745,024/291,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,824.91
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