Finding the Third Proportional to 285,706 and 622,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,706 and 622,207 is: 1,355,034.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,706 : 622,207 = 622,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,706/622,207 = 622,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,706x = 622,207 × 622,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,706x = 387,141,550,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,141,550,849/285,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,034.72
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