Finding the Third Proportional to 282,064 and 615,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,064 and 615,576 is: 1,343,432.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,064 : 615,576 = 615,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,064/615,576 = 615,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,064x = 615,576 × 615,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,064x = 378,933,811,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,933,811,776/282,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,343,432.03
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