Finding the Third Proportional to 282,518 and 609,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,518 and 609,850 is: 1,316,436.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,518 : 609,850 = 609,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,518/609,850 = 609,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,518x = 609,850 × 609,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,518x = 371,917,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,917,022,500/282,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,436.55
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