Finding the Third Proportional to 286,668 and 444,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,668 and 444,784 is: 690,111.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,668 : 444,784 = 444,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,668/444,784 = 444,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,668x = 444,784 × 444,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,668x = 197,832,806,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,832,806,656/286,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,111.23
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