Finding the Third Proportional to 287,654 and 625,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,654 and 625,810 is: 1,361,490.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,654 : 625,810 = 625,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,654/625,810 = 625,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,654x = 625,810 × 625,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,654x = 391,638,156,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,638,156,100/287,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,490.39
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