Finding the Third Proportional to 290,312 and 439,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,312 and 439,846 is: 666,402.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,312 : 439,846 = 439,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,312/439,846 = 439,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,312x = 439,846 × 439,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,312x = 193,464,503,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,464,503,716/290,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,402.02
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