Finding the Third Proportional to 301,146 and 440,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,146 and 440,388 is: 644,011.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,146 : 440,388 = 440,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,146/440,388 = 440,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,146x = 440,388 × 440,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,146x = 193,941,590,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,941,590,544/301,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,011.84
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