Finding the Third Proportional to 282,690 and 614,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,690 and 614,460 is: 1,335,601.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,690 : 614,460 = 614,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,690/614,460 = 614,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,690x = 614,460 × 614,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,690x = 377,561,091,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,561,091,600/282,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,601.16
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