Finding the Third Proportional to 294,156 and 634,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,156 and 634,968 is: 1,370,648.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,156 : 634,968 = 634,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,156/634,968 = 634,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,156x = 634,968 × 634,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,156x = 403,184,361,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,184,361,024/294,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,648.09
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