Finding the Third Proportional to 284,656 and 436,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,656 and 436,632 is: 669,747.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,656 : 436,632 = 436,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,656/436,632 = 436,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,656x = 436,632 × 436,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,656x = 190,647,503,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,647,503,424/284,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,747.00
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