Finding the Third Proportional to 288,772 and 444,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,772 and 444,435 is: 684,008.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,772 : 444,435 = 444,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,772/444,435 = 444,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,772x = 444,435 × 444,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,772x = 197,522,469,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,522,469,225/288,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,008.38
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