Finding the Third Proportional to 283,910 and 439,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,910 and 439,532 is: 680,456.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,910 : 439,532 = 439,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,910/439,532 = 439,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,910x = 439,532 × 439,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,910x = 193,188,379,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,188,379,024/283,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,456.41
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