Finding the Third Proportional to 284,319 and 608,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,319 and 608,004 is: 1,300,190.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,319 : 608,004 = 608,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,319/608,004 = 608,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,319x = 608,004 × 608,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,319x = 369,668,864,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,668,864,016/284,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,190.50
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