Finding the Third Proportional to 285,109 and 398,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,109 and 398,599 is: 557,264.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,109 : 398,599 = 398,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,109/398,599 = 398,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,109x = 398,599 × 398,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,109x = 158,881,162,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,881,162,801/285,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,264.63
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