Finding the Third Proportional to 302,597 and 439,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,597 and 439,707 is: 638,943.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,597 : 439,707 = 439,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,597/439,707 = 439,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,597x = 439,707 × 439,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,597x = 193,342,245,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,342,245,849/302,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,943.04
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