Finding the Third Proportional to 286,091 and 420,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,091 and 420,378 is: 617,697.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,091 : 420,378 = 420,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,091/420,378 = 420,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,091x = 420,378 × 420,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,091x = 176,717,662,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,717,662,884/286,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,697.39
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