Finding the Third Proportional to 288,046 and 631,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,046 and 631,194 is: 1,383,132.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,046 : 631,194 = 631,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,046/631,194 = 631,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,046x = 631,194 × 631,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,046x = 398,405,865,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,405,865,636/288,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,383,132.78
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