Finding the Third Proportional to 286,690 and 400,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,690 and 400,983 is: 560,840.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,690 : 400,983 = 400,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,690/400,983 = 400,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,690x = 400,983 × 400,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,690x = 160,787,366,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,787,366,289/286,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,840.51
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