Finding the Third Proportional to 289,334 and 447,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,334 and 447,960 is: 693,551.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,334 : 447,960 = 447,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,334/447,960 = 447,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,334x = 447,960 × 447,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,334x = 200,668,161,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,668,161,600/289,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,551.96
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