Finding the Third Proportional to 283,296 and 414,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,296 and 414,738 is: 607,165.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,296 : 414,738 = 414,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,296/414,738 = 414,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,296x = 414,738 × 414,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,296x = 172,007,608,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,007,608,644/283,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,165.68
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