Finding the Third Proportional to 284,970 and 444,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,970 and 444,708 is: 693,986.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,970 : 444,708 = 444,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,970/444,708 = 444,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,970x = 444,708 × 444,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,970x = 197,765,205,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,765,205,264/284,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,986.05
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