Finding the Third Proportional to 288,632 and 633,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,632 and 633,031 is: 1,388,370.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,632 : 633,031 = 633,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,632/633,031 = 633,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,632x = 633,031 × 633,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,632x = 400,728,246,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,728,246,961/288,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,370.82
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