Finding the Third Proportional to 288,460 and 430,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,460 and 430,288 is: 641,849.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,460 : 430,288 = 430,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,460/430,288 = 430,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,460x = 430,288 × 430,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,460x = 185,147,762,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,147,762,944/288,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,849.00
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