Finding the Third Proportional to 285,921 and 420,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,921 and 420,564 is: 618,611.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,921 : 420,564 = 420,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,921/420,564 = 420,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,921x = 420,564 × 420,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,921x = 176,874,078,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,874,078,096/285,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,611.71
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