Finding the Third Proportional to 283,656 and 419,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,656 and 419,877 is: 621,515.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,656 : 419,877 = 419,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,656/419,877 = 419,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,656x = 419,877 × 419,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,656x = 176,296,695,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,296,695,129/283,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,515.83
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