Finding the Third Proportional to 284,798 and 606,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,798 and 606,406 is: 1,291,189.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,798 : 606,406 = 606,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,798/606,406 = 606,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,798x = 606,406 × 606,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,798x = 367,728,236,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,728,236,836/284,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,189.67
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