Finding the Third Proportional to 382,258 and 607,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,258 and 607,287 is: 964,786.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,258 : 607,287 = 607,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,258/607,287 = 607,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,258x = 607,287 × 607,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,258x = 368,797,500,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,797,500,369/382,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,786.87
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