Finding the Third Proportional to 288,770 and 444,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,770 and 444,431.50 is: 684,002.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,770 : 444,431.50 = 444,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,770/444,431.50 = 444,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,770x = 444,431.50 × 444,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,770x = 197,519,358,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,519,358,192.25/288,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,002.35
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