Finding the Third Proportional to 291,027 and 434,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,027 and 434,748 is: 649,444.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,027 : 434,748 = 434,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,027/434,748 = 434,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,027x = 434,748 × 434,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,027x = 189,005,823,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,005,823,504/291,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,444.29
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