Finding the Third Proportional to 289,923 and 438,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,923 and 438,894 is: 664,410.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,923 : 438,894 = 438,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,923/438,894 = 438,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,923x = 438,894 × 438,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,923x = 192,627,943,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,627,943,236/289,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,410.70
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