Finding the Third Proportional to 286,198 and 621,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,198 and 621,560 is: 1,349,893.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,198 : 621,560 = 621,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,198/621,560 = 621,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,198x = 621,560 × 621,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,198x = 386,336,833,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,336,833,600/286,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,893.55
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