Finding the Third Proportional to 283,908 and 439,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,908 and 439,533 is: 680,464.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,908 : 439,533 = 439,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,908/439,533 = 439,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,908x = 439,533 × 439,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,908x = 193,189,258,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,189,258,089/283,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,464.30
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