Finding the Third Proportional to 294,534 and 635,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,534 and 635,399 is: 1,370,747.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,534 : 635,399 = 635,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,534/635,399 = 635,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,534x = 635,399 × 635,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,534x = 403,731,889,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,731,889,201/294,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,370,747.99
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