Finding the Third Proportional to 284,814 and 672,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,814 and 672,330 is: 1,587,097.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,814 : 672,330 = 672,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,814/672,330 = 672,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,814x = 672,330 × 672,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,814x = 452,027,628,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,027,628,900/284,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,097.65
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