Finding the Third Proportional to 286,190 and 621,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,190 and 621,548 is: 1,349,879.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,190 : 621,548 = 621,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,190/621,548 = 621,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,190x = 621,548 × 621,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,190x = 386,321,916,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,321,916,304/286,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,879.16
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