Finding the Third Proportional to 285,558 and 428,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,558 and 428,391 is: 642,667.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,558 : 428,391 = 428,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,558/428,391 = 428,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,558x = 428,391 × 428,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,558x = 183,518,848,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,518,848,881/285,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,667.51
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