Finding the Third Proportional to 284,634 and 611,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,634 and 611,478 is: 1,313,635.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,634 : 611,478 = 611,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,634/611,478 = 611,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,634x = 611,478 × 611,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,634x = 373,905,344,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,905,344,484/284,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,313,635.56
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