Finding the Third Proportional to 294,632 and 644,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,632 and 644,992 is: 1,411,980.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,632 : 644,992 = 644,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,632/644,992 = 644,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,632x = 644,992 × 644,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,632x = 416,014,680,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,014,680,064/294,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,980.64
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