Finding the Third Proportional to 289,008 and 453,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,008 and 453,960 is: 713,058.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,008 : 453,960 = 453,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,008/453,960 = 453,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,008x = 453,960 × 453,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,008x = 206,079,681,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,079,681,600/289,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,058.74
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