Finding the Third Proportional to 286,554 and 625,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,554 and 625,596 is: 1,365,782.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,554 : 625,596 = 625,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,554/625,596 = 625,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,554x = 625,596 × 625,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,554x = 391,370,355,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,370,355,216/286,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,365,782.21
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