Finding the Third Proportional to 294,050 and 637,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,050 and 637,887 is: 1,383,777.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,050 : 637,887 = 637,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,050/637,887 = 637,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,050x = 637,887 × 637,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,050x = 406,899,824,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,899,824,769/294,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,777.67
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