Finding the Third Proportional to 284,646 and 616,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,646 and 616,044 is: 1,333,270.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,646 : 616,044 = 616,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,646/616,044 = 616,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,646x = 616,044 × 616,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,646x = 379,510,209,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,510,209,936/284,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,333,270.83
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