Finding the Third Proportional to 287,633 and 627,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,633 and 627,174 is: 1,367,531.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,633 : 627,174 = 627,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,633/627,174 = 627,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,633x = 627,174 × 627,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,633x = 393,347,226,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,347,226,276/287,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367,531.63
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