Finding the Third Proportional to 288,077 and 436,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,077 and 436,097 is: 660,172.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,077 : 436,097 = 436,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,077/436,097 = 436,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,077x = 436,097 × 436,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,077x = 190,180,593,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,180,593,409/288,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,172.78
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