Finding the Third Proportional to 284,152 and 424,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,152 and 424,284 is: 633,523.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,152 : 424,284 = 424,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,152/424,284 = 424,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,152x = 424,284 × 424,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,152x = 180,016,912,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,016,912,656/284,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,523.30
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