Finding the Third Proportional to 285,308 and 441,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,308 and 441,550 is: 683,354.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,308 : 441,550 = 441,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,308/441,550 = 441,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,308x = 441,550 × 441,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,308x = 194,966,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,966,402,500/285,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,354.14
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