Finding the Third Proportional to 284,762 and 412,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,762 and 412,454 is: 597,405.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,762 : 412,454 = 412,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,762/412,454 = 412,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,762x = 412,454 × 412,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,762x = 170,118,302,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,118,302,116/284,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,405.21
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