Finding the Third Proportional to 289,388 and 626,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,388 and 626,890 is: 1,358,007.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,388 : 626,890 = 626,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,388/626,890 = 626,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,388x = 626,890 × 626,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,388x = 392,991,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,991,072,100/289,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,007.49
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