Finding the Third Proportional to 282,538 and 426,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,538 and 426,688 is: 644,382.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,538 : 426,688 = 426,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,538/426,688 = 426,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,538x = 426,688 × 426,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,538x = 182,062,649,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,062,649,344/282,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,382.88
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