Finding the Third Proportional to 289,407 and 625,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,407 and 625,599 is: 1,352,331.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,407 : 625,599 = 625,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,407/625,599 = 625,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,407x = 625,599 × 625,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,407x = 391,374,108,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,374,108,801/289,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,331.18
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