Finding the Third Proportional to 292,324 and 631,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,324 and 631,277 is: 1,363,249.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,324 : 631,277 = 631,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,324/631,277 = 631,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,324x = 631,277 × 631,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,324x = 398,510,650,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,510,650,729/292,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,363,249.86
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