Finding the Third Proportional to 282,794 and 414,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,794 and 414,687 is: 608,093.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,794 : 414,687 = 414,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,794/414,687 = 414,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,794x = 414,687 × 414,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,794x = 171,965,307,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,965,307,969/282,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,093.91
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