Finding the Third Proportional to 286,592 and 607,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,592 and 607,324 is: 1,286,994.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,592 : 607,324 = 607,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,592/607,324 = 607,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,592x = 607,324 × 607,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,592x = 368,842,440,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,842,440,976/286,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,286,994.90
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