Finding the Third Proportional to 294,074 and 637,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,074 and 637,926 is: 1,383,833.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,074 : 637,926 = 637,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,074/637,926 = 637,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,074x = 637,926 × 637,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,074x = 406,949,581,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 406,949,581,476/294,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,833.94
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