Finding the Third Proportional to 294,996 and 633,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,996 and 633,004 is: 1,358,303.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,996 : 633,004 = 633,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,996/633,004 = 633,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,996x = 633,004 × 633,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,996x = 400,694,064,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,694,064,016/294,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,303.38
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