Finding the Third Proportional to 285,794 and 420,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,794 and 420,429 is: 618,489.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,794 : 420,429 = 420,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,794/420,429 = 420,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,794x = 420,429 × 420,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,794x = 176,760,544,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,760,544,041/285,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,489.35
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