Finding the Third Proportional to 289,623 and 448,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,623 and 448,445 is: 694,361.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,623 : 448,445 = 448,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,623/448,445 = 448,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,623x = 448,445 × 448,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,623x = 201,102,918,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,102,918,025/289,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,361.01
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