Finding the Third Proportional to 284,982 and 444,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,982 and 444,726 is: 694,013.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,982 : 444,726 = 444,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,982/444,726 = 444,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,982x = 444,726 × 444,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,982x = 197,781,215,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,781,215,076/284,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,013.01
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