Finding the Third Proportional to 291,380 and 439,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,380 and 439,750 is: 663,669.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,380 : 439,750 = 439,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,380/439,750 = 439,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,380x = 439,750 × 439,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,380x = 193,380,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,380,062,500/291,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,669.65
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