Finding the Third Proportional to 294,432 and 638,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,432 and 638,652 is: 1,385,299.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,432 : 638,652 = 638,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,432/638,652 = 638,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,432x = 638,652 × 638,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,432x = 407,876,377,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,876,377,104/294,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,385,299.07
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