Finding the Third Proportional to 288,332 and 619,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,332 and 619,285 is: 1,330,112.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,332 : 619,285 = 619,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,332/619,285 = 619,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,332x = 619,285 × 619,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,332x = 383,513,911,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,513,911,225/288,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,330,112.20
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