Finding the Third Proportional to 292,428 and 607,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,428 and 607,833 is: 1,263,425.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,428 : 607,833 = 607,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,428/607,833 = 607,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,428x = 607,833 × 607,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,428x = 369,460,955,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,460,955,889/292,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,425.38
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