Finding the Third Proportional to 287,433 and 604,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,433 and 604,629 is: 1,271,865.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,433 : 604,629 = 604,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,433/604,629 = 604,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,433x = 604,629 × 604,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,433x = 365,576,227,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,576,227,641/287,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,865.89
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