Finding the Third Proportional to 286,938 and 421,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,938 and 421,191 is: 618,258.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,938 : 421,191 = 421,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,938/421,191 = 421,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,938x = 421,191 × 421,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,938x = 177,401,858,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,401,858,481/286,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,258.50
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