Finding the Third Proportional to 286,002 and 420,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,002 and 420,741 is: 618,957.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,002 : 420,741 = 420,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,002/420,741 = 420,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,002x = 420,741 × 420,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,002x = 177,022,989,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,022,989,081/286,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,957.17
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