Finding the Third Proportional to 283,804 and 610,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,804 and 610,660 is: 1,313,954.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,804 : 610,660 = 610,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,804/610,660 = 610,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,804x = 610,660 × 610,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,804x = 372,905,635,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,905,635,600/283,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,313,954.83
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