Finding the Third Proportional to 289,348 and 633,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,348 and 633,863 is: 1,388,578.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,348 : 633,863 = 633,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,348/633,863 = 633,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,348x = 633,863 × 633,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,348x = 401,782,302,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,782,302,769/289,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,578.12
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