Finding the Third Proportional to 284,032 and 439,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,032 and 439,788 is: 680,956.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,032 : 439,788 = 439,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,032/439,788 = 439,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,032x = 439,788 × 439,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,032x = 193,413,484,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,413,484,944/284,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,956.67
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