Finding the Third Proportional to 285,302 and 441,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,302 and 441,526 is: 683,294.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,302 : 441,526 = 441,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,302/441,526 = 441,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,302x = 441,526 × 441,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,302x = 194,945,208,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,945,208,676/285,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,294.22
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