Finding the Third Proportional to 287,664 and 625,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,664 and 625,521 is: 1,360,185.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,664 : 625,521 = 625,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,664/625,521 = 625,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,664x = 625,521 × 625,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,664x = 391,276,521,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,276,521,441/287,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,185.92
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