Finding the Third Proportional to 289,840 and 618,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,840 and 618,200 is: 1,318,559.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,840 : 618,200 = 618,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,840/618,200 = 618,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,840x = 618,200 × 618,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,840x = 382,171,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,171,240,000/289,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,559.34
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