Finding the Third Proportional to 283,292 and 414,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,292 and 414,732 is: 607,156.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,292 : 414,732 = 414,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,292/414,732 = 414,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,292x = 414,732 × 414,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,292x = 172,002,631,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,002,631,824/283,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,156.69
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