Finding the Third Proportional to 292,808 and 639,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,808 and 639,156 is: 1,395,181.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,808 : 639,156 = 639,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,808/639,156 = 639,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,808x = 639,156 × 639,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,808x = 408,520,392,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,520,392,336/292,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,181.80
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