Finding the Third Proportional to 290,716 and 439,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,716 and 439,640 is: 664,852.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,716 : 439,640 = 439,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,716/439,640 = 439,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,716x = 439,640 × 439,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,716x = 193,283,329,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,283,329,600/290,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,852.74
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