Finding the Third Proportional to 284,272 and 618,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,272 and 618,624 is: 1,346,230.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,272 : 618,624 = 618,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,272/618,624 = 618,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,272x = 618,624 × 618,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,272x = 382,695,653,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,695,653,376/284,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,230.56
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