Finding the Third Proportional to 294,594 and 646,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,594 and 646,536 is: 1,418,931.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,594 : 646,536 = 646,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,594/646,536 = 646,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,594x = 646,536 × 646,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,594x = 418,008,799,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,008,799,296/294,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,418,931.82
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