Finding the Third Proportional to 284,872 and 422,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,872 and 422,916 is: 627,853.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,872 : 422,916 = 422,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,872/422,916 = 422,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,872x = 422,916 × 422,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,872x = 178,857,943,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,857,943,056/284,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,853.71
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