Finding the Third Proportional to 283,610 and 439,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,610 and 439,091 is: 679,809.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,610 : 439,091 = 439,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,610/439,091 = 439,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,610x = 439,091 × 439,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,610x = 192,800,906,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,800,906,281/283,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,809.97
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