Finding the Third Proportional to 285,801 and 610,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,801 and 610,968 is: 1,306,090.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,801 : 610,968 = 610,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,801/610,968 = 610,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,801x = 610,968 × 610,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,801x = 373,281,897,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,281,897,024/285,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,306,090.24
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