Finding the Third Proportional to 302,833 and 440,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,833 and 440,152 is: 639,738.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,833 : 440,152 = 440,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,833/440,152 = 440,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,833x = 440,152 × 440,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,833x = 193,733,783,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,733,783,104/302,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,738.02
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