Finding the Third Proportional to 292,815 and 639,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,815 and 639,333 is: 1,395,921.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,815 : 639,333 = 639,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,815/639,333 = 639,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,815x = 639,333 × 639,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,815x = 408,746,684,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,746,684,889/292,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,921.26
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