Finding the Third Proportional to 291,934 and 439,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,934 and 439,990 is: 663,133.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,934 : 439,990 = 439,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,934/439,990 = 439,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,934x = 439,990 × 439,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,934x = 193,591,200,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,591,200,100/291,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,133.45
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