Finding the Third Proportional to 289,212 and 644,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,212 and 644,826 is: 1,437,701.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,212 : 644,826 = 644,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,212/644,826 = 644,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,212x = 644,826 × 644,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,212x = 415,800,570,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,800,570,276/289,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,701.65
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