Finding the Third Proportional to 288,768 and 444,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,768 and 444,424 is: 683,984.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,768 : 444,424 = 444,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,768/444,424 = 444,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,768x = 444,424 × 444,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,768x = 197,512,691,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,512,691,776/288,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,984.00
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