Finding the Third Proportional to 288,752 and 695,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,752 and 695,632 is: 1,675,845.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,752 : 695,632 = 695,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,752/695,632 = 695,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,752x = 695,632 × 695,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,752x = 483,903,879,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 483,903,879,424/288,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,675,845.98
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