Finding the Third Proportional to 288,799 and 633,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,799 and 633,396 is: 1,389,168.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,799 : 633,396 = 633,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,799/633,396 = 633,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,799x = 633,396 × 633,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,799x = 401,190,492,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,190,492,816/288,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,168.57
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