Finding the Third Proportional to 387,250 and 623,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,250 and 623,867 is: 1,005,061.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,250 : 623,867 = 623,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,250/623,867 = 623,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,250x = 623,867 × 623,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,250x = 389,210,033,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,210,033,689/387,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,005,061.42
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