Finding the Third Proportional to 294,046 and 637,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,046 and 637,879 is: 1,383,761.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,046 : 637,879 = 637,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,046/637,879 = 637,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,046x = 637,879 × 637,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,046x = 406,889,618,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,889,618,641/294,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,761.79
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