Finding the Third Proportional to 291,055 and 434,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,055 and 434,787 is: 649,498.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,055 : 434,787 = 434,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,055/434,787 = 434,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,055x = 434,787 × 434,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,055x = 189,039,735,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,039,735,369/291,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,498.33
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