Finding the Third Proportional to 285,164 and 607,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,164 and 607,022 is: 1,292,153.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,164 : 607,022 = 607,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,164/607,022 = 607,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,164x = 607,022 × 607,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,164x = 368,475,708,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 368,475,708,484/285,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292,153.67
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