Finding the Third Proportional to 283,773 and 593,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,773 and 593,829 is: 1,242,658.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,773 : 593,829 = 593,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,773/593,829 = 593,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,773x = 593,829 × 593,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,773x = 352,632,881,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,632,881,241/283,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,658.33
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