Finding the Third Proportional to 289,444 and 447,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,444 and 447,287 is: 691,206.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,444 : 447,287 = 447,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,444/447,287 = 447,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,444x = 447,287 × 447,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,444x = 200,065,660,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,065,660,369/289,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,206.80
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