Finding the Third Proportional to 288,812 and 446,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,812 and 446,330 is: 689,758.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,812 : 446,330 = 446,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,812/446,330 = 446,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,812x = 446,330 × 446,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,812x = 199,210,468,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,210,468,900/288,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,758.28
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