Finding the Third Proportional to 283,635 and 419,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,635 and 419,850 is: 621,481.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,635 : 419,850 = 419,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,635/419,850 = 419,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,635x = 419,850 × 419,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,635x = 176,274,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,274,022,500/283,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,481.91
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