Finding the Third Proportional to 286,682 and 444,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,682 and 444,807 is: 690,148.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,682 : 444,807 = 444,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,682/444,807 = 444,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,682x = 444,807 × 444,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,682x = 197,853,267,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,853,267,249/286,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,148.90
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