Finding the Third Proportional to 285,312 and 435,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,312 and 435,582 is: 664,997.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,312 : 435,582 = 435,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,312/435,582 = 435,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,312x = 435,582 × 435,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,312x = 189,731,678,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,731,678,724/285,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,997.19
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