Finding the Third Proportional to 291,308 and 439,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,308 and 439,634 is: 663,483.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,308 : 439,634 = 439,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,308/439,634 = 439,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,308x = 439,634 × 439,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,308x = 193,278,053,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,278,053,956/291,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,483.51
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