Finding the Third Proportional to 284,890 and 607,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,890 and 607,918 is: 1,297,217.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,890 : 607,918 = 607,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,890/607,918 = 607,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,890x = 607,918 × 607,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,890x = 369,564,294,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,564,294,724/284,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,217.50
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