Finding the Third Proportional to 288,074 and 436,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,074 and 436,091 is: 660,161.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,074 : 436,091 = 436,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,074/436,091 = 436,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,074x = 436,091 × 436,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,074x = 190,175,360,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,175,360,281/288,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,161.49
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