Finding the Third Proportional to 285,129 and 398,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,129 and 398,619 is: 557,281.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,129 : 398,619 = 398,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,129/398,619 = 398,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,129x = 398,619 × 398,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,129x = 158,897,107,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,897,107,161/285,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,281.47
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