Finding the Third Proportional to 290,340 and 626,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,340 and 626,760 is: 1,352,993.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,340 : 626,760 = 626,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,340/626,760 = 626,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,340x = 626,760 × 626,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,340x = 392,828,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,828,097,600/290,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,993.38
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