Finding the Third Proportional to 290,452 and 607,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,452 and 607,040 is: 1,268,703.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,452 : 607,040 = 607,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,452/607,040 = 607,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,452x = 607,040 × 607,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,452x = 368,497,561,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,497,561,600/290,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,703.82
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