Finding the Third Proportional to 291,384 and 439,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,384 and 439,756 is: 663,678.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,384 : 439,756 = 439,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,384/439,756 = 439,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,384x = 439,756 × 439,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,384x = 193,385,339,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,385,339,536/291,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,678.65
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