Finding the Third Proportional to 284,027 and 607,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,027 and 607,947 is: 1,301,283.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,027 : 607,947 = 607,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,027/607,947 = 607,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,027x = 607,947 × 607,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,027x = 369,599,554,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,599,554,809/284,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,283.17
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