Finding the Third Proportional to 288,090 and 436,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,090 and 436,110 is: 660,182.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,090 : 436,110 = 436,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,090/436,110 = 436,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,090x = 436,110 × 436,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,090x = 190,191,932,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,191,932,100/288,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,182.35
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