Finding the Third Proportional to 291,302 and 439,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,302 and 439,623 is: 663,463.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,302 : 439,623 = 439,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,302/439,623 = 439,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,302x = 439,623 × 439,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,302x = 193,268,382,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,268,382,129/291,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,463.97
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