Finding the Third Proportional to 287,484 and 443,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,484 and 443,220 is: 683,321.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,484 : 443,220 = 443,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,484/443,220 = 443,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,484x = 443,220 × 443,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,484x = 196,443,968,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,443,968,400/287,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,321.40
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