Finding the Third Proportional to 283,601 and 439,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,601 and 439,344 is: 680,615.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,601 : 439,344 = 439,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,601/439,344 = 439,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,601x = 439,344 × 439,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,601x = 193,023,150,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,023,150,336/283,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,615.20
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