Finding the Third Proportional to 284,869.41 and 622,674.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,869.41 and 622,674.84 is: 1,361,058.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,869.41 : 622,674.84 = 622,674.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,869.41/622,674.84 = 622,674.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,869.41x = 622,674.84 × 622,674.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,869.41x = 387,723,961,039.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,723,961,039.09/284,869.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,058.62
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