Finding the Third Proportional to 298,541 and 439,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,541 and 439,003 is: 645,551.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,541 : 439,003 = 439,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,541/439,003 = 439,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,541x = 439,003 × 439,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,541x = 192,723,634,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,723,634,009/298,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,551.65
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