Finding the Third Proportional to 294,667 and 641,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,667 and 641,835 is: 1,398,026.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,667 : 641,835 = 641,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,667/641,835 = 641,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,667x = 641,835 × 641,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,667x = 411,952,167,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,952,167,225/294,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,026.14
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