Finding the Third Proportional to 284,560 and 412,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,560 and 412,152 is: 596,954.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,560 : 412,152 = 412,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,560/412,152 = 412,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,560x = 412,152 × 412,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,560x = 169,869,271,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,869,271,104/284,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,954.14
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