Finding the Third Proportional to 288,780 and 433,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,780 and 433,170 is: 649,755
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,780 : 433,170 = 433,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,780/433,170 = 433,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,780x = 433,170 × 433,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,780x = 187,636,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,636,248,900/288,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,755
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