Finding the Third Proportional to 294,679 and 639,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,679 and 639,254 is: 1,386,748.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,679 : 639,254 = 639,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,679/639,254 = 639,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,679x = 639,254 × 639,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,679x = 408,645,676,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,645,676,516/294,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,748.55
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