Finding the Third Proportional to 292,761 and 639,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,761 and 639,072 is: 1,395,039.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,761 : 639,072 = 639,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,761/639,072 = 639,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,761x = 639,072 × 639,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,761x = 408,413,021,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,413,021,184/292,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,039.03
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