Finding the Third Proportional to 289,548 and 436,448.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,548 and 436,448.25 is: 657,877.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,548 : 436,448.25 = 436,448.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,548/436,448.25 = 436,448.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,548x = 436,448.25 × 436,448.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,548x = 190,487,074,928.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,487,074,928.06/289,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,877.36
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