Finding the Third Proportional to 283,654 and 419,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,654 and 419,874 is: 621,511.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,654 : 419,874 = 419,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,654/419,874 = 419,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,654x = 419,874 × 419,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,654x = 176,294,175,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,294,175,876/283,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,511.33
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