Finding the Third Proportional to 302,600 and 439,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,600 and 439,710 is: 638,945.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,600 : 439,710 = 439,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,600/439,710 = 439,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,600x = 439,710 × 439,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,600x = 193,344,884,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,344,884,100/302,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,945.42
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