Finding the Third Proportional to 288,387 and 430,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,387 and 430,191 is: 641,722.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,387 : 430,191 = 430,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,387/430,191 = 430,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,387x = 430,191 × 430,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,387x = 185,064,296,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,064,296,481/288,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,722.05
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