Finding the Third Proportional to 284,853 and 440,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,853 and 440,927 is: 682,515.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,853 : 440,927 = 440,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,853/440,927 = 440,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,853x = 440,927 × 440,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,853x = 194,416,619,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,416,619,329/284,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,515.61
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