Finding the Third Proportional to 288,092 and 455,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,092 and 455,817 is: 721,190.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,092 : 455,817 = 455,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,092/455,817 = 455,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,092x = 455,817 × 455,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,092x = 207,769,137,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,769,137,489/288,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,190.24
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