Finding the Third Proportional to 289,637 and 630,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,637 and 630,765 is: 1,373,665.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,637 : 630,765 = 630,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,637/630,765 = 630,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,637x = 630,765 × 630,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,637x = 397,864,485,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,864,485,225/289,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,373,665.95
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