Finding the Third Proportional to 292,134 and 613,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,134 and 613,785 is: 1,289,586.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,134 : 613,785 = 613,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,134/613,785 = 613,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,134x = 613,785 × 613,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,134x = 376,732,026,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,732,026,225/292,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,586.38
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