Finding the Third Proportional to 287,094 and 440,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,094 and 440,685 is: 676,444.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,094 : 440,685 = 440,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,094/440,685 = 440,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,094x = 440,685 × 440,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,094x = 194,203,269,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,203,269,225/287,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,444.89
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