Finding the Third Proportional to 286,524 and 387,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,524 and 387,747 is: 524,729.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,524 : 387,747 = 387,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,524/387,747 = 387,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,524x = 387,747 × 387,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,524x = 150,347,736,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,347,736,009/286,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,729.99
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