Finding the Third Proportional to 290,450 and 607,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,450 and 607,036 is: 1,268,695.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,450 : 607,036 = 607,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,450/607,036 = 607,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,450x = 607,036 × 607,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,450x = 368,492,705,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,492,705,296/290,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,695.84
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