Finding the Third Proportional to 291,376 and 439,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,376 and 439,744 is: 663,660.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,376 : 439,744 = 439,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,376/439,744 = 439,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,376x = 439,744 × 439,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,376x = 193,374,785,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,374,785,536/291,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,660.65
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