Finding the Third Proportional to 294,326 and 623,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,326 and 623,714 is: 1,321,728.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,326 : 623,714 = 623,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,326/623,714 = 623,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,326x = 623,714 × 623,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,326x = 389,019,153,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,019,153,796/294,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,728.81
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