Finding the Third Proportional to 292,434 and 607,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,434 and 607,845 is: 1,263,449.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,434 : 607,845 = 607,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,434/607,845 = 607,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,434x = 607,845 × 607,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,434x = 369,475,544,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,475,544,025/292,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,449.34
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