Finding the Third Proportional to 285,194 and 398,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,194 and 398,743 is: 557,501.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,194 : 398,743 = 398,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,194/398,743 = 398,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,194x = 398,743 × 398,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,194x = 158,995,980,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,995,980,049/285,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,501.14
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