Finding the Third Proportional to 292,230 and 638,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,230 and 638,051 is: 1,393,111.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,230 : 638,051 = 638,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,230/638,051 = 638,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,230x = 638,051 × 638,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,230x = 407,109,078,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,109,078,601/292,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,393,111.86
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