Finding the Third Proportional to 292,464 and 607,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,464 and 607,905 is: 1,263,569.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,464 : 607,905 = 607,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,464/607,905 = 607,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,464x = 607,905 × 607,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,464x = 369,548,489,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,548,489,025/292,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,569.15
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