Finding the Third Proportional to 284,620 and 446,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,620 and 446,468 is: 700,350.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,620 : 446,468 = 446,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,620/446,468 = 446,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,620x = 446,468 × 446,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,620x = 199,333,675,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,333,675,024/284,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,350.20
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