Finding the Third Proportional to 289,651 and 605,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,651 and 605,785 is: 1,266,957.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,651 : 605,785 = 605,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,651/605,785 = 605,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,651x = 605,785 × 605,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,651x = 366,975,466,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,975,466,225/289,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,957.36
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