Finding the Third Proportional to 292,308 and 624,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,308 and 624,144 is: 1,332,689.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,308 : 624,144 = 624,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,308/624,144 = 624,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,308x = 624,144 × 624,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,308x = 389,555,732,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,555,732,736/292,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,689.26
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