Finding the Third Proportional to 287,485 and 604,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,485 and 604,759 is: 1,272,182.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,485 : 604,759 = 604,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,485/604,759 = 604,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,485x = 604,759 × 604,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,485x = 365,733,448,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,733,448,081/287,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272,182.72
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