Finding the Third Proportional to 283,082 and 667,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,082 and 667,313 is: 1,573,065.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,082 : 667,313 = 667,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,082/667,313 = 667,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,082x = 667,313 × 667,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,082x = 445,306,639,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,306,639,969/283,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,573,065.90
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