Finding the Third Proportional to 292,908 and 637,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,908 and 637,980 is: 1,389,577.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,908 : 637,980 = 637,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,908/637,980 = 637,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,908x = 637,980 × 637,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,908x = 407,018,480,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,018,480,400/292,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,577.89
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