Finding the Third Proportional to 289,683 and 605,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,683 and 605,826 is: 1,266,988.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,683 : 605,826 = 605,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,683/605,826 = 605,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,683x = 605,826 × 605,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,683x = 367,025,142,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,025,142,276/289,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,988.89
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