Finding the Third Proportional to 284,544 and 610,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,544 and 610,560 is: 1,310,108.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,544 : 610,560 = 610,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,544/610,560 = 610,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,544x = 610,560 × 610,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,544x = 372,783,513,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 372,783,513,600/284,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,108.50
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