Finding the Third Proportional to 294,431 and 638,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,431 and 638,650 is: 1,385,295.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,431 : 638,650 = 638,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,431/638,650 = 638,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,431x = 638,650 × 638,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,431x = 407,873,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,873,822,500/294,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,295.10
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