Finding the Third Proportional to 286,192 and 453,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,192 and 453,056 is: 717,209.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,192 : 453,056 = 453,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,192/453,056 = 453,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,192x = 453,056 × 453,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,192x = 205,259,739,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,259,739,136/286,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,209.91
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