Finding the Third Proportional to 289,350 and 442,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,350 and 442,363 is: 676,291.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,350 : 442,363 = 442,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,350/442,363 = 442,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,350x = 442,363 × 442,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,350x = 195,685,023,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,685,023,769/289,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,291.77
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