Finding the Third Proportional to 291,312 and 439,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,312 and 439,074 is: 661,785.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,312 : 439,074 = 439,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,312/439,074 = 439,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,312x = 439,074 × 439,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,312x = 192,785,977,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,785,977,476/291,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,785.23
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