Finding the Third Proportional to 302,624 and 439,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,624 and 439,678 is: 638,801.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,624 : 439,678 = 439,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,624/439,678 = 439,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,624x = 439,678 × 439,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,624x = 193,316,743,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,316,743,684/302,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,801.76
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