Finding the Third Proportional to 288,822 and 633,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,822 and 633,444 is: 1,389,268.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,822 : 633,444 = 633,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,822/633,444 = 633,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,822x = 633,444 × 633,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,822x = 401,251,301,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,251,301,136/288,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,389,268.48
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