Finding the Third Proportional to 290,596 and 440,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,596 and 440,240 is: 666,944.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,596 : 440,240 = 440,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,596/440,240 = 440,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,596x = 440,240 × 440,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,596x = 193,811,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,811,257,600/290,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,944.00
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