Finding the Third Proportional to 294,319 and 635,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,319 and 635,682 is: 1,372,971.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,319 : 635,682 = 635,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,319/635,682 = 635,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,319x = 635,682 × 635,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,319x = 404,091,605,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,091,605,124/294,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,971.52
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