Finding the Third Proportional to 283,758 and 439,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,758 and 439,362 is: 680,294.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,758 : 439,362 = 439,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,758/439,362 = 439,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,758x = 439,362 × 439,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,758x = 193,038,967,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,038,967,044/283,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,294.36
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