Finding the Third Proportional to 289,278 and 627,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,278 and 627,762 is: 1,362,305.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,278 : 627,762 = 627,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,278/627,762 = 627,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,278x = 627,762 × 627,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,278x = 394,085,128,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,085,128,644/289,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,362,305.91
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