Finding the Third Proportional to 302,595 and 439,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,595 and 439,704 is: 638,938.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,595 : 439,704 = 439,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,595/439,704 = 439,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,595x = 439,704 × 439,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,595x = 193,339,607,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,339,607,616/302,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,938.54
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