Finding the Third Proportional to 288,923 and 622,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,923 and 622,315 is: 1,340,412.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,923 : 622,315 = 622,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,923/622,315 = 622,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,923x = 622,315 × 622,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,923x = 387,275,959,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,275,959,225/288,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,412.36
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