Finding the Third Proportional to 290,404 and 439,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,404 and 439,988 is: 666,621.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,404 : 439,988 = 439,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,404/439,988 = 439,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,404x = 439,988 × 439,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,404x = 193,589,440,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,589,440,144/290,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,621.12
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