Finding the Third Proportional to 293,000 and 631,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,000 and 631,504 is: 1,361,082.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,000 : 631,504 = 631,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,000/631,504 = 631,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,000x = 631,504 × 631,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,000x = 398,797,302,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,797,302,016/293,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,082.94
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