Finding the Third Proportional to 285,220 and 438,441.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,220 and 438,441.75 is: 673,975.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,220 : 438,441.75 = 438,441.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,220/438,441.75 = 438,441.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,220x = 438,441.75 × 438,441.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,220x = 192,231,168,143.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,231,168,143.06/285,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,975.07
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