Finding the Third Proportional to 292,470.75 and 634,938.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,470.75 and 634,938.75 is: 1,378,418.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,470.75 : 634,938.75 = 634,938.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,470.75/634,938.75 = 634,938.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,470.75x = 634,938.75 × 634,938.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,470.75x = 403,147,216,251.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,147,216,251.56/292,470.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,378,418.92
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