Finding the Third Proportional to 275,759 and 442,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,759 and 442,433 is: 709,847.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,759 : 442,433 = 442,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,759/442,433 = 442,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,759x = 442,433 × 442,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,759x = 195,746,959,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,746,959,489/275,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,847.95
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