Finding the Third Proportional to 289,488 and 448,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,488 and 448,200 is: 693,925.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,488 : 448,200 = 448,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,488/448,200 = 448,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,488x = 448,200 × 448,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,488x = 200,883,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,883,240,000/289,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,925.97
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