Finding the Third Proportional to 292,356 and 629,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,356 and 629,829 is: 1,356,854.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,356 : 629,829 = 629,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,356/629,829 = 629,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,356x = 629,829 × 629,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,356x = 396,684,569,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,684,569,241/292,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,854.55
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