Finding the Third Proportional to 292,806 and 639,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,806 and 639,152 is: 1,395,173.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,806 : 639,152 = 639,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,806/639,152 = 639,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,806x = 639,152 × 639,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,806x = 408,515,279,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,515,279,104/292,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,173.87
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