Finding the Third Proportional to 294,676 and 636,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,676 and 636,304 is: 1,373,993.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,676 : 636,304 = 636,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,676/636,304 = 636,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,676x = 636,304 × 636,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,676x = 404,882,780,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,882,780,416/294,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,993.06
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