Finding the Third Proportional to 285,685 and 627,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,685 and 627,410 is: 1,377,892.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,685 : 627,410 = 627,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,685/627,410 = 627,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,685x = 627,410 × 627,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,685x = 393,643,308,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,643,308,100/285,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,377,892.81
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