Finding the Third Proportional to 287,506 and 630,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,506 and 630,371 is: 1,382,119.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,506 : 630,371 = 630,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,506/630,371 = 630,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,506x = 630,371 × 630,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,506x = 397,367,597,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,367,597,641/287,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,382,119.32
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