Finding the Third Proportional to 289,368 and 433,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,368 and 433,760 is: 650,202.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,368 : 433,760 = 433,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,368/433,760 = 433,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,368x = 433,760 × 433,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,368x = 188,147,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 188,147,737,600/289,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,202.29
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