Finding the Third Proportional to 283,770 and 593,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,770 and 593,823 is: 1,242,646.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,770 : 593,823 = 593,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,770/593,823 = 593,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,770x = 593,823 × 593,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,770x = 352,625,755,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,625,755,329/283,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,646.35
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