Finding the Third Proportional to 289,383 and 634,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,383 and 634,788 is: 1,392,465.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,383 : 634,788 = 634,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,383/634,788 = 634,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,383x = 634,788 × 634,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,383x = 402,955,804,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,955,804,944/289,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,465.37
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