Finding the Third Proportional to 309,993 and 438,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,993 and 438,760 is: 621,015.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,993 : 438,760 = 438,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,993/438,760 = 438,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,993x = 438,760 × 438,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,993x = 192,510,337,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,510,337,600/309,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,015.11
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