Finding the Third Proportional to 284,938 and 670,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,938 and 670,410 is: 1,577,359.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,938 : 670,410 = 670,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,938/670,410 = 670,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,938x = 670,410 × 670,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,938x = 449,449,568,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,449,568,100/284,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,359.17
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