Finding the Third Proportional to 283,674 and 431,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,674 and 431,403 is: 656,064.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,674 : 431,403 = 431,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,674/431,403 = 431,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,674x = 431,403 × 431,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,674x = 186,108,548,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,108,548,409/283,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,064.88
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