Finding the Third Proportional to 292,032 and 633,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,032 and 633,636 is: 1,374,830.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,032 : 633,636 = 633,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,032/633,636 = 633,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,032x = 633,636 × 633,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,032x = 401,494,580,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,494,580,496/292,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,830.77
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