Finding the Third Proportional to 284,594 and 412,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,594 and 412,195 is: 597,007.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,594 : 412,195 = 412,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,594/412,195 = 412,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,594x = 412,195 × 412,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,594x = 169,904,718,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,904,718,025/284,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,007.38
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