Finding the Third Proportional to 285,504 and 444,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,504 and 444,064 is: 690,683.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,504 : 444,064 = 444,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,504/444,064 = 444,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,504x = 444,064 × 444,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,504x = 197,192,836,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,192,836,096/285,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,683.27
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