Finding the Third Proportional to 286,860 and 606,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,860 and 606,528 is: 1,282,424.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,860 : 606,528 = 606,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,860/606,528 = 606,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,860x = 606,528 × 606,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,860x = 367,876,214,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,876,214,784/286,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,282,424.23
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