Finding the Third Proportional to 302,616 and 439,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,616 and 439,668 is: 638,789.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,616 : 439,668 = 439,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,616/439,668 = 439,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,616x = 439,668 × 439,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,616x = 193,307,950,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,307,950,224/302,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,789.59
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