Finding the Third Proportional to 283,348 and 616,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,348 and 616,541 is: 1,341,540.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,348 : 616,541 = 616,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,348/616,541 = 616,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,348x = 616,541 × 616,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,348x = 380,122,804,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,122,804,681/283,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,341,540.45
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