Finding the Third Proportional to 292,881 and 639,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,881 and 639,465 is: 1,396,183.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,881 : 639,465 = 639,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,881/639,465 = 639,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,881x = 639,465 × 639,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,881x = 408,915,486,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,915,486,225/292,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,183.04
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