Finding the Third Proportional to 284,834 and 606,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,834 and 606,484 is: 1,291,358.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,834 : 606,484 = 606,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,834/606,484 = 606,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,834x = 606,484 × 606,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,834x = 367,822,842,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,822,842,256/284,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,291,358.62
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