Finding the Third Proportional to 289,143 and 626,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,143 and 626,553 is: 1,357,697.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,143 : 626,553 = 626,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,143/626,553 = 626,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,143x = 626,553 × 626,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,143x = 392,568,661,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,568,661,809/289,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,697.27
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