Finding the Third Proportional to 279,432 and 442,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,432 and 442,662 is: 701,242.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,432 : 442,662 = 442,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,432/442,662 = 442,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,432x = 442,662 × 442,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,432x = 195,949,646,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,949,646,244/279,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,242.69
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