Finding the Third Proportional to 294,874 and 631,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,874 and 631,814 is: 1,353,761.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,874 : 631,814 = 631,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,874/631,814 = 631,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,874x = 631,814 × 631,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,874x = 399,188,930,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,188,930,596/294,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,761.03
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