Finding the Third Proportional to 285,876 and 420,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,876 and 420,498 is: 618,514.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,876 : 420,498 = 420,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,876/420,498 = 420,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,876x = 420,498 × 420,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,876x = 176,818,568,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,818,568,004/285,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,514.91
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