Finding the Third Proportional to 285,348 and 427,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,348 and 427,131 is: 639,362.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,348 : 427,131 = 427,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,348/427,131 = 427,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,348x = 427,131 × 427,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,348x = 182,440,891,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,440,891,161/285,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,362.78
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