Finding the Third Proportional to 284,932 and 439,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,932 and 439,734 is: 678,639.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,932 : 439,734 = 439,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,932/439,734 = 439,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,932x = 439,734 × 439,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,932x = 193,365,990,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,365,990,756/284,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,639.08
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