Finding the Third Proportional to 288,696 and 453,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,696 and 453,510 is: 712,414.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,696 : 453,510 = 453,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,696/453,510 = 453,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,696x = 453,510 × 453,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,696x = 205,671,320,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,671,320,100/288,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,414.86
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