Finding the Third Proportional to 283,104 and 384,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,104 and 384,552 is: 522,353.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,104 : 384,552 = 384,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,104/384,552 = 384,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,104x = 384,552 × 384,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,104x = 147,880,240,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,880,240,704/283,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,353.06
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