Finding the Third Proportional to 283,981 and 605,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,981 and 605,851 is: 1,292,535.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,981 : 605,851 = 605,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,981/605,851 = 605,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,981x = 605,851 × 605,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,981x = 367,055,434,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,055,434,201/283,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,535.18
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