Finding the Third Proportional to 290,907 and 617,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,907 and 617,028 is: 1,308,746.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,907 : 617,028 = 617,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,907/617,028 = 617,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,907x = 617,028 × 617,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,907x = 380,723,552,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,723,552,784/290,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,746.62
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