Finding the Third Proportional to 290,076 and 615,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,076 and 615,000 is: 1,303,882.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,076 : 615,000 = 615,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,076/615,000 = 615,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,076x = 615,000 × 615,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,076x = 378,225,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,225,000,000/290,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,882.43
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