Finding the Third Proportional to 284,858 and 442,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,858 and 442,827 is: 688,398.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,858 : 442,827 = 442,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,858/442,827 = 442,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,858x = 442,827 × 442,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,858x = 196,095,751,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,095,751,929/284,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,398.26
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