Finding the Third Proportional to 292,476 and 637,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,476 and 637,836 is: 1,391,002.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,476 : 637,836 = 637,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,476/637,836 = 637,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,476x = 637,836 × 637,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,476x = 406,834,762,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,834,762,896/292,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,391,002.21
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