Finding the Third Proportional to 283,210 and 434,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,210 and 434,643 is: 667,047.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,210 : 434,643 = 434,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,210/434,643 = 434,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,210x = 434,643 × 434,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,210x = 188,914,537,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,914,537,449/283,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,047.55
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