Finding the Third Proportional to 283,332 and 392,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,332 and 392,696 is: 544,273.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,332 : 392,696 = 392,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,332/392,696 = 392,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,332x = 392,696 × 392,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,332x = 154,210,148,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,210,148,416/283,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,273.67
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