Finding the Third Proportional to 284,014 and 415,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,014 and 415,036 is: 606,501.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,014 : 415,036 = 415,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,014/415,036 = 415,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,014x = 415,036 × 415,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,014x = 172,254,881,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,254,881,296/284,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,501.37
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