Finding the Third Proportional to 289,658 and 607,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,658 and 607,005 is: 1,272,034.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,658 : 607,005 = 607,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,658/607,005 = 607,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,658x = 607,005 × 607,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,658x = 368,455,070,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,455,070,025/289,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,272,034.85
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