Finding the Third Proportional to 294,724 and 643,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,724 and 643,416 is: 1,404,650.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,724 : 643,416 = 643,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,724/643,416 = 643,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,724x = 643,416 × 643,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,724x = 413,984,149,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,984,149,056/294,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,404,650.28
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