Finding the Third Proportional to 286,274 and 378,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,274 and 378,513 is: 500,471.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,274 : 378,513 = 378,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,274/378,513 = 378,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,274x = 378,513 × 378,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,274x = 143,272,091,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,272,091,169/286,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,471.89
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