Finding the Third Proportional to 289,523 and 439,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,523 and 439,205 is: 666,271.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,523 : 439,205 = 439,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,523/439,205 = 439,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,523x = 439,205 × 439,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,523x = 192,901,032,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,901,032,025/289,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,271.87
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