Finding the Third Proportional to 292,260 and 607,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,260 and 607,480 is: 1,262,683.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,260 : 607,480 = 607,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,260/607,480 = 607,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,260x = 607,480 × 607,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,260x = 369,031,950,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,031,950,400/292,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,683.74
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