Finding the Third Proportional to 290,283 and 439,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,283 and 439,800 is: 666,329.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,283 : 439,800 = 439,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,283/439,800 = 439,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,283x = 439,800 × 439,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,283x = 193,424,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,424,040,000/290,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,329.20
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