Finding the Third Proportional to 286,098 and 443,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,098 and 443,241 is: 686,696.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,098 : 443,241 = 443,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,098/443,241 = 443,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,098x = 443,241 × 443,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,098x = 196,462,584,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,462,584,081/286,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,696.81
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