Finding the Third Proportional to 289,344 and 447,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,344 and 447,974 is: 693,571.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,344 : 447,974 = 447,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,344/447,974 = 447,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,344x = 447,974 × 447,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,344x = 200,680,704,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,680,704,676/289,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,571.34
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