Finding the Third Proportional to 283,618 and 439,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,618 and 439,104 is: 679,831.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,618 : 439,104 = 439,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,618/439,104 = 439,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,618x = 439,104 × 439,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,618x = 192,812,322,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,812,322,816/283,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,831.05
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