Finding the Third Proportional to 290,057 and 628,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,057 and 628,504 is: 1,361,860.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,057 : 628,504 = 628,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,057/628,504 = 628,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,057x = 628,504 × 628,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,057x = 395,017,278,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,017,278,016/290,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,860.87
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