Finding the Third Proportional to 283,844 and 425,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,844 and 425,806 is: 638,769.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,844 : 425,806 = 425,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,844/425,806 = 425,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,844x = 425,806 × 425,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,844x = 181,310,749,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,310,749,636/283,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,769.01
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