Finding the Third Proportional to 289,424 and 448,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,424 and 448,080 is: 693,707.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,424 : 448,080 = 448,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,424/448,080 = 448,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,424x = 448,080 × 448,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,424x = 200,775,686,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,775,686,400/289,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,707.80
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