Finding the Third Proportional to 284,933 and 439,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,933 and 439,735 is: 678,639.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,933 : 439,735 = 439,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,933/439,735 = 439,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,933x = 439,735 × 439,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,933x = 193,366,870,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,366,870,225/284,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,639.79
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