Finding the Third Proportional to 292,691.25 and 638,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,691.25 and 638,424 is: 1,392,543.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,691.25 : 638,424 = 638,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,691.25/638,424 = 638,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,691.25x = 638,424 × 638,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,691.25x = 407,585,203,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,585,203,776/292,691.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,543.18
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