Finding the Third Proportional to 288,409 and 621,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,409 and 621,193 is: 1,337,963.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,409 : 621,193 = 621,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,409/621,193 = 621,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,409x = 621,193 × 621,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,409x = 385,880,743,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,880,743,249/288,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,337,963.60
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