Finding the Third Proportional to 291,219 and 447,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,219 and 447,002 is: 686,118.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,219 : 447,002 = 447,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,219/447,002 = 447,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,219x = 447,002 × 447,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,219x = 199,810,788,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,810,788,004/291,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,118.65
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