Finding the Third Proportional to 283,830 and 380,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,830 and 380,364 is: 509,730.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,830 : 380,364 = 380,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,830/380,364 = 380,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,830x = 380,364 × 380,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,830x = 144,676,772,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,676,772,496/283,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,730.38
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