Finding the Third Proportional to 291,336 and 439,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,336 and 439,672 is: 663,534.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,336 : 439,672 = 439,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,336/439,672 = 439,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,336x = 439,672 × 439,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,336x = 193,311,467,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,311,467,584/291,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,534.43
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