Finding the Third Proportional to 292,392 and 640,624.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,392 and 640,624.50 is: 1,403,594.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,392 : 640,624.50 = 640,624.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,392/640,624.50 = 640,624.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,392x = 640,624.50 × 640,624.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,392x = 410,399,750,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,399,750,000.25/292,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,594.32
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