Finding the Third Proportional to 286,453 and 630,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,453 and 630,107 is: 1,386,038.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,453 : 630,107 = 630,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,453/630,107 = 630,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,453x = 630,107 × 630,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,453x = 397,034,831,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,034,831,449/286,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,038.31
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