Finding the Third Proportional to 289,264 and 632,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,264 and 632,744 is: 1,384,081.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,264 : 632,744 = 632,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,264/632,744 = 632,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,264x = 632,744 × 632,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,264x = 400,364,969,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,364,969,536/289,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,081.56
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