Finding the Third Proportional to 284,160 and 379,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,160 and 379,098 is: 505,754.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,160 : 379,098 = 379,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,160/379,098 = 379,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,160x = 379,098 × 379,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,160x = 143,715,293,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,715,293,604/284,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,754.83
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