Finding the Third Proportional to 286,760 and 445,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,760 and 445,816 is: 693,094.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,760 : 445,816 = 445,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,760/445,816 = 445,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,760x = 445,816 × 445,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,760x = 198,751,905,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,751,905,856/286,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,094.94
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