Finding the Third Proportional to 608,263 and 889,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 608,263 and 889,282 is: 1,300,132.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,263 : 889,282 = 889,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,263/889,282 = 889,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,263x = 889,282 × 889,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,263x = 790,822,475,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 790,822,475,524/608,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,132.47
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