Finding the Third Proportional to 291,300 and 439,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,300 and 439,620 is: 663,459.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,300 : 439,620 = 439,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,300/439,620 = 439,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,300x = 439,620 × 439,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,300x = 193,265,744,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,265,744,400/291,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,459.47
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