Finding the Third Proportional to 289,869 and 619,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,869 and 619,542 is: 1,324,157.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,869 : 619,542 = 619,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,869/619,542 = 619,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,869x = 619,542 × 619,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,869x = 383,832,289,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,832,289,764/289,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,157.77
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