Finding the Third Proportional to 288,182 and 463,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,182 and 463,026 is: 743,950.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,182 : 463,026 = 463,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,182/463,026 = 463,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,182x = 463,026 × 463,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,182x = 214,393,076,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,393,076,676/288,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,950.27
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