Finding the Third Proportional to 286,088 and 452,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,088 and 452,913 is: 717,017.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,088 : 452,913 = 452,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,088/452,913 = 452,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,088x = 452,913 × 452,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,088x = 205,130,185,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,130,185,569/286,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,017.79
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