Finding the Third Proportional to 282,561 and 396,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,561 and 396,008 is: 555,003.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,561 : 396,008 = 396,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,561/396,008 = 396,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,561x = 396,008 × 396,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,561x = 156,822,336,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,822,336,064/282,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,003.47
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