Finding the Third Proportional to 282,792 and 414,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,792 and 414,684 is: 608,089.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,792 : 414,684 = 414,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,792/414,684 = 414,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,792x = 414,684 × 414,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,792x = 171,962,819,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,962,819,856/282,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,089.41
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