Finding the Third Proportional to 285,162 and 441,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,162 and 441,495 is: 683,533.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,162 : 441,495 = 441,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,162/441,495 = 441,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,162x = 441,495 × 441,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,162x = 194,917,835,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,917,835,025/285,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,533.69
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