Finding the Third Proportional to 290,255 and 682,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,255 and 682,977 is: 1,607,061.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,255 : 682,977 = 682,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,255/682,977 = 682,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,255x = 682,977 × 682,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,255x = 466,457,582,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,457,582,529/290,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,607,061.32
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