Finding the Third Proportional to 294,160 and 634,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,160 and 634,976 is: 1,370,663.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,160 : 634,976 = 634,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,160/634,976 = 634,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,160x = 634,976 × 634,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,160x = 403,194,520,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,194,520,576/294,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,663.99
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