Finding the Third Proportional to 284,144 and 441,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,144 and 441,156 is: 684,929.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,144 : 441,156 = 441,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,144/441,156 = 441,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,144x = 441,156 × 441,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,144x = 194,618,616,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,618,616,336/284,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,929.53
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