Finding the Third Proportional to 298,544 and 439,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 298,544 and 439,008 is: 645,559.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,544 : 439,008 = 439,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,544/439,008 = 439,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,544x = 439,008 × 439,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,544x = 192,728,024,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,728,024,064/298,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,559.86
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