Finding the Third Proportional to 282,364 and 437,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,364 and 437,388 is: 677,523.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,364 : 437,388 = 437,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,364/437,388 = 437,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,364x = 437,388 × 437,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,364x = 191,308,262,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,308,262,544/282,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,523.56
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