Finding the Third Proportional to 288,295 and 439,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,295 and 439,550 is: 670,161.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,295 : 439,550 = 439,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,295/439,550 = 439,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,295x = 439,550 × 439,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,295x = 193,204,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,204,202,500/288,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,161.48
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