Finding the Third Proportional to 289,652 and 605,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,652 and 605,764 is: 1,266,865.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,652 : 605,764 = 605,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,652/605,764 = 605,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,652x = 605,764 × 605,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,652x = 366,950,023,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,950,023,696/289,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,865.15
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