Finding the Third Proportional to 287,100 and 440,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,100 and 440,694 is: 676,458.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,100 : 440,694 = 440,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,100/440,694 = 440,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,100x = 440,694 × 440,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,100x = 194,211,201,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,211,201,636/287,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,458.38
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