Finding the Third Proportional to 289,288 and 447,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,288 and 447,888 is: 693,439.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,288 : 447,888 = 447,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,288/447,888 = 447,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,288x = 447,888 × 447,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,288x = 200,603,660,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,603,660,544/289,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,439.27
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