Finding the Third Proportional to 284,690 and 436,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,690 and 436,683 is: 669,823.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,690 : 436,683 = 436,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,690/436,683 = 436,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,690x = 436,683 × 436,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,690x = 190,692,042,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,692,042,489/284,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,823.47
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