Finding the Third Proportional to 289,184 and 432,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,184 and 432,240 is: 646,064.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,184 : 432,240 = 432,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,184/432,240 = 432,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,184x = 432,240 × 432,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,184x = 186,831,417,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,831,417,600/289,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,064.16
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