Finding the Third Proportional to 289,326 and 447,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,326 and 447,948 is: 693,533.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,326 : 447,948 = 447,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,326/447,948 = 447,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,326x = 447,948 × 447,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,326x = 200,657,410,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,657,410,704/289,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,533.97
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