Finding the Third Proportional to 283,838 and 426,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,838 and 426,942 is: 642,195.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,838 : 426,942 = 426,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,838/426,942 = 426,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,838x = 426,942 × 426,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,838x = 182,279,471,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,279,471,364/283,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,195.45
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