Finding the Third Proportional to 289,926 and 433,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,926 and 433,539 is: 648,289.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,926 : 433,539 = 433,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,926/433,539 = 433,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,926x = 433,539 × 433,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,926x = 187,956,064,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,956,064,521/289,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,289.79
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