Finding the Third Proportional to 283,466 and 444,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,466 and 444,711 is: 697,677.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,466 : 444,711 = 444,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,466/444,711 = 444,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,466x = 444,711 × 444,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,466x = 197,767,873,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,767,873,521/283,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,677.58
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