Finding the Third Proportional to 284,969 and 444,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,969 and 444,909 is: 694,615.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,969 : 444,909 = 444,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,969/444,909 = 444,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,969x = 444,909 × 444,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,969x = 197,944,018,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,944,018,281/284,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,615.97
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