Finding the Third Proportional to 288,765 and 444,424.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,765 and 444,424.50 is: 683,992.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,765 : 444,424.50 = 444,424.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,765/444,424.50 = 444,424.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,765x = 444,424.50 × 444,424.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,765x = 197,513,136,200.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,513,136,200.25/288,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,992.65
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