Finding the Third Proportional to 276,322 and 439,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 276,322 and 439,394 is: 698,703.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,322 : 439,394 = 439,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,322/439,394 = 439,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,322x = 439,394 × 439,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,322x = 193,067,087,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,067,087,236/276,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,703.28
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