Finding the Third Proportional to 284,387 and 429,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,387 and 429,605 is: 648,976.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,387 : 429,605 = 429,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,387/429,605 = 429,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,387x = 429,605 × 429,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,387x = 184,560,456,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,560,456,025/284,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,976.42
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