Finding the Third Proportional to 288,798 and 633,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,798 and 633,394 is: 1,389,164.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,798 : 633,394 = 633,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,798/633,394 = 633,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,798x = 633,394 × 633,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,798x = 401,187,959,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,187,959,236/288,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,164.60
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