Finding the Third Proportional to 288,306 and 619,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,306 and 619,238 is: 1,330,030.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,306 : 619,238 = 619,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,306/619,238 = 619,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,306x = 619,238 × 619,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,306x = 383,455,700,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,455,700,644/288,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,330,030.25
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