Finding the Third Proportional to 283,026 and 384,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,026 and 384,579 is: 522,570.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,026 : 384,579 = 384,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,026/384,579 = 384,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,026x = 384,579 × 384,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,026x = 147,901,007,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,901,007,241/283,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,570.39
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