Finding the Third Proportional to 287,738 and 431,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,738 and 431,610 is: 647,419.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,738 : 431,610 = 431,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,738/431,610 = 431,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,738x = 431,610 × 431,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,738x = 186,287,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,287,192,100/287,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,419.50
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