Finding the Third Proportional to 289,482 and 440,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,482 and 440,007 is: 668,802.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,482 : 440,007 = 440,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,482/440,007 = 440,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,482x = 440,007 × 440,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,482x = 193,606,160,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,606,160,049/289,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,802.07
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