Finding the Third Proportional to 290,278 and 439,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,278 and 439,796 is: 666,328.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,278 : 439,796 = 439,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,278/439,796 = 439,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,278x = 439,796 × 439,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,278x = 193,420,521,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,420,521,616/290,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,328.56
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