Finding the Third Proportional to 292,213.50 and 634,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,213.50 and 634,251 is: 1,376,645.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,213.50 : 634,251 = 634,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,213.50/634,251 = 634,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,213.50x = 634,251 × 634,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,213.50x = 402,274,331,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,274,331,001/292,213.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,376,645.26
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