Finding the Third Proportional to 294,769 and 636,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,769 and 636,601 is: 1,374,842.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,769 : 636,601 = 636,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,769/636,601 = 636,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,769x = 636,601 × 636,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,769x = 405,260,833,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,260,833,201/294,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,374,842.11
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