Finding the Third Proportional to 288,804 and 446,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,804 and 446,322 is: 689,752.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,804 : 446,322 = 446,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,804/446,322 = 446,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,804x = 446,322 × 446,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,804x = 199,203,327,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,203,327,684/288,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,752.66
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