Finding the Third Proportional to 285,130 and 612,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,130 and 612,380 is: 1,315,222.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,130 : 612,380 = 612,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,130/612,380 = 612,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,130x = 612,380 × 612,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,130x = 375,009,264,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,009,264,400/285,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,315,222.05
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