Finding the Third Proportional to 294,557 and 641,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,557 and 641,600 is: 1,397,524.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,557 : 641,600 = 641,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,557/641,600 = 641,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,557x = 641,600 × 641,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,557x = 411,650,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,650,560,000/294,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,524.28
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