Finding the Third Proportional to 288,441 and 626,636.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,441 and 626,636.25 is: 1,361,363.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,441 : 626,636.25 = 626,636.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,441/626,636.25 = 626,636.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,441x = 626,636.25 × 626,636.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,441x = 392,672,989,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,672,989,814.06/288,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,363.29
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