Finding the Third Proportional to 286,092 and 432,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,092 and 432,824 is: 654,812.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,092 : 432,824 = 432,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,092/432,824 = 432,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,092x = 432,824 × 432,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,092x = 187,336,614,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,336,614,976/286,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,812.49
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