Finding the Third Proportional to 288,566 and 629,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,566 and 629,620 is: 1,373,763.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,566 : 629,620 = 629,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,566/629,620 = 629,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,566x = 629,620 × 629,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,566x = 396,421,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,421,344,400/288,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,763.18
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