Finding the Third Proportional to 287,104 and 440,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,104 and 440,700 is: 676,467.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,104 : 440,700 = 440,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,104/440,700 = 440,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,104x = 440,700 × 440,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,104x = 194,216,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,216,490,000/287,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,467.38
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