Finding the Third Proportional to 284,900 and 607,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,900 and 607,934 is: 1,297,240.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,900 : 607,934 = 607,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,900/607,934 = 607,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,900x = 607,934 × 607,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,900x = 369,583,748,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 369,583,748,356/284,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,297,240.25
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