Finding the Third Proportional to 288,738 and 444,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,738 and 444,378 is: 683,913.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,738 : 444,378 = 444,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,738/444,378 = 444,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,738x = 444,378 × 444,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,738x = 197,471,806,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,471,806,884/288,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,913.47
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