Finding the Third Proportional to 289,958 and 624,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,958 and 624,820 is: 1,346,402.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,958 : 624,820 = 624,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,958/624,820 = 624,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,958x = 624,820 × 624,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,958x = 390,400,032,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,400,032,400/289,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,402.00
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