Finding the Third Proportional to 294,936 and 631,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,936 and 631,912 is: 1,353,896.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,936 : 631,912 = 631,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,936/631,912 = 631,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,936x = 631,912 × 631,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,936x = 399,312,775,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,312,775,744/294,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,353,896.36
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