Finding the Third Proportional to 285,306 and 441,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,306 and 441,532 is: 683,303.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,306 : 441,532 = 441,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,306/441,532 = 441,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,306x = 441,532 × 441,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,306x = 194,950,507,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,950,507,024/285,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,303.21
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