Finding the Third Proportional to 289,386 and 448,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,386 and 448,038 is: 693,668.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,386 : 448,038 = 448,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,386/448,038 = 448,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,386x = 448,038 × 448,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,386x = 200,738,049,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,738,049,444/289,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,668.83
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