Finding the Third Proportional to 290,682 and 616,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,682 and 616,599 is: 1,307,939.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,682 : 616,599 = 616,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,682/616,599 = 616,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,682x = 616,599 × 616,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,682x = 380,194,326,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,194,326,801/290,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,939.01
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