Finding the Third Proportional to 288,963 and 444,696.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,963 and 444,696.75 is: 684,361.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,963 : 444,696.75 = 444,696.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,963/444,696.75 = 444,696.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,963x = 444,696.75 × 444,696.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,963x = 197,755,199,460.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,755,199,460.56/288,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,361.66
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