Finding the Third Proportional to 289,304 and 447,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,304 and 447,060 is: 690,839.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,304 : 447,060 = 447,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,304/447,060 = 447,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,304x = 447,060 × 447,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,304x = 199,862,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,862,643,600/289,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,839.54
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