Finding the Third Proportional to 284,703 and 436,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,703 and 436,569 is: 669,443.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,703 : 436,569 = 436,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,703/436,569 = 436,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,703x = 436,569 × 436,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,703x = 190,592,491,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,592,491,761/284,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,443.22
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