Finding the Third Proportional to 289,636 and 630,762.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,636 and 630,762.75 is: 1,373,660.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,636 : 630,762.75 = 630,762.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,636/630,762.75 = 630,762.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,636x = 630,762.75 × 630,762.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,636x = 397,861,646,787.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,861,646,787.56/289,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,660.89
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