Finding the Third Proportional to 285,320 and 441,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,320 and 441,568 is: 683,381.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,320 : 441,568 = 441,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,320/441,568 = 441,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,320x = 441,568 × 441,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,320x = 194,982,298,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,982,298,624/285,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,381.11
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