Finding the Third Proportional to 289,756 and 443,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,756 and 443,247 is: 678,046.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,756 : 443,247 = 443,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,756/443,247 = 443,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,756x = 443,247 × 443,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,756x = 196,467,903,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,467,903,009/289,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,046.02
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