Finding the Third Proportional to 284,354 and 622,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,354 and 622,276 is: 1,361,779.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,354 : 622,276 = 622,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,354/622,276 = 622,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,354x = 622,276 × 622,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,354x = 387,227,420,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,227,420,176/284,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,779.40
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