Finding the Third Proportional to 290,954 and 439,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,954 and 439,023 is: 662,445.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,954 : 439,023 = 439,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,954/439,023 = 439,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,954x = 439,023 × 439,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,954x = 192,741,194,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,741,194,529/290,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,445.59
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