Finding the Third Proportional to 289,058 and 454,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,058 and 454,043 is: 713,196.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,058 : 454,043 = 454,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,058/454,043 = 454,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,058x = 454,043 × 454,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,058x = 206,155,045,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,155,045,849/289,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,196.13
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