Finding the Third Proportional to 283,549 and 619,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,549 and 619,101 is: 1,351,745.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,549 : 619,101 = 619,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,549/619,101 = 619,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,549x = 619,101 × 619,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,549x = 383,286,048,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,286,048,201/283,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,351,745.37
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