Finding the Third Proportional to 289,828.13 and 445,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,828.13 and 445,743 is: 685,533.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,828.13 : 445,743 = 445,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,828.13/445,743 = 445,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,828.13x = 445,743 × 445,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,828.13x = 198,686,822,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,686,822,049/289,828.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,533.27
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