Finding the Third Proportional to 287,800 and 450,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,800 and 450,486 is: 705,134.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,800 : 450,486 = 450,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,800/450,486 = 450,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,800x = 450,486 × 450,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,800x = 202,937,636,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,937,636,196/287,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,134.25
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