Finding the Third Proportional to 283,876 and 618,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,876 and 618,152 is: 1,346,052.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,876 : 618,152 = 618,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,876/618,152 = 618,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,876x = 618,152 × 618,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,876x = 382,111,895,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,111,895,104/283,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,052.13
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