Finding the Third Proportional to 282,365 and 414,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,365 and 414,128 is: 607,376.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,365 : 414,128 = 414,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,365/414,128 = 414,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,365x = 414,128 × 414,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,365x = 171,502,000,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,502,000,384/282,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,376.98
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