Finding the Third Proportional to 283,904 and 620,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,904 and 620,800 is: 1,357,475.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,904 : 620,800 = 620,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,904/620,800 = 620,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,904x = 620,800 × 620,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,904x = 385,392,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,392,640,000/283,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,475.20
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