Finding the Third Proportional to 289,398 and 448,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,398 and 448,056 is: 693,695.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,398 : 448,056 = 448,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,398/448,056 = 448,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,398x = 448,056 × 448,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,398x = 200,754,179,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,754,179,136/289,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,695.81
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