Finding the Third Proportional to 289,652 and 622,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,652 and 622,892 is: 1,339,519.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,652 : 622,892 = 622,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,652/622,892 = 622,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,652x = 622,892 × 622,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,652x = 387,994,443,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,994,443,664/289,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339,519.30
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