Finding the Third Proportional to 285,744 and 431,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,744 and 431,208 is: 650,723.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,744 : 431,208 = 431,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,744/431,208 = 431,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,744x = 431,208 × 431,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,744x = 185,940,339,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,940,339,264/285,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,723.51
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