Finding the Third Proportional to 287,544 and 625,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,544 and 625,472 is: 1,360,540.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,544 : 625,472 = 625,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,544/625,472 = 625,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,544x = 625,472 × 625,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,544x = 391,215,222,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,215,222,784/287,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,540.38
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