Finding the Third Proportional to 285,354 and 427,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,354 and 427,140 is: 639,376.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,354 : 427,140 = 427,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,354/427,140 = 427,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,354x = 427,140 × 427,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,354x = 182,448,579,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,448,579,600/285,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,376.28
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