Finding the Third Proportional to 290,493 and 622,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,493 and 622,458 is: 1,333,780.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,493 : 622,458 = 622,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,493/622,458 = 622,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,493x = 622,458 × 622,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,493x = 387,453,961,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,453,961,764/290,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,333,780.72
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