Finding the Third Proportional to 292,976.25 and 642,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,976.25 and 642,039 is: 1,406,988.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,976.25 : 642,039 = 642,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,976.25/642,039 = 642,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,976.25x = 642,039 × 642,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,976.25x = 412,214,077,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,214,077,521/292,976.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,988.03
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