Finding the Third Proportional to 288,784 and 444,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,784 and 444,448 is: 684,019.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,784 : 444,448 = 444,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,784/444,448 = 444,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,784x = 444,448 × 444,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,784x = 197,534,024,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,534,024,704/288,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,019.98
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