Finding the Third Proportional to 287,570 and 624,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,570 and 624,819 is: 1,357,578.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,570 : 624,819 = 624,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,570/624,819 = 624,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,570x = 624,819 × 624,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,570x = 390,398,782,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,398,782,761/287,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,578.27
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