Finding the Third Proportional to 284,974.88 and 444,715.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,974.88 and 444,715.31 is: 693,997.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,974.88 : 444,715.31 = 444,715.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,974.88/444,715.31 = 444,715.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,974.88x = 444,715.31 × 444,715.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,974.88x = 197,771,709,171.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,771,709,171.97/284,974.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,997.00
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