Finding the Third Proportional to 292,320 and 631,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,320 and 631,269 is: 1,363,233.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,320 : 631,269 = 631,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,320/631,269 = 631,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,320x = 631,269 × 631,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,320x = 398,500,550,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,500,550,361/292,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,233.96
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