Finding the Third Proportional to 286,664 and 444,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,664 and 444,778 is: 690,102.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,664 : 444,778 = 444,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,664/444,778 = 444,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,664x = 444,778 × 444,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,664x = 197,827,469,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,827,469,284/286,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,102.24
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