Finding the Third Proportional to 289,669 and 605,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,669 and 605,828 is: 1,267,058.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,669 : 605,828 = 605,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,669/605,828 = 605,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,669x = 605,828 × 605,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,669x = 367,027,565,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,027,565,584/289,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,267,058.49
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