Finding the Third Proportional to 286,598.25 and 619,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,598.25 and 619,893 is: 1,340,787.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,598.25 : 619,893 = 619,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,598.25/619,893 = 619,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,598.25x = 619,893 × 619,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,598.25x = 384,267,331,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,267,331,449/286,598.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,787.43
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