Finding the Third Proportional to 290,478 and 440,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,478 and 440,064 is: 666,681.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,478 : 440,064 = 440,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,478/440,064 = 440,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,478x = 440,064 × 440,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,478x = 193,656,324,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,656,324,096/290,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,681.55
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