Finding the Third Proportional to 284,080 and 607,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,080 and 607,560 is: 1,299,384.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,080 : 607,560 = 607,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,080/607,560 = 607,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,080x = 607,560 × 607,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,080x = 369,129,153,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,129,153,600/284,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,299,384.52
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