Finding the Third Proportional to 289,054 and 454,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,054 and 454,037 is: 713,187.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,054 : 454,037 = 454,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,054/454,037 = 454,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,054x = 454,037 × 454,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,054x = 206,149,597,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,149,597,369/289,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,187.15
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