Finding the Third Proportional to 288,322 and 630,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,322 and 630,953 is: 1,380,753.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,322 : 630,953 = 630,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,322/630,953 = 630,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,322x = 630,953 × 630,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,322x = 398,101,688,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,101,688,209/288,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,380,753.77
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