Finding the Third Proportional to 284,897 and 607,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,897 and 607,930 is: 1,297,236.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,897 : 607,930 = 607,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,897/607,930 = 607,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,897x = 607,930 × 607,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,897x = 369,578,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,578,884,900/284,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,236.84
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