Finding the Third Proportional to 279,430 and 443,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,430 and 443,193 is: 702,931.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,430 : 443,193 = 443,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,430/443,193 = 443,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,430x = 443,193 × 443,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,430x = 196,420,035,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,420,035,249/279,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,931.09
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