Finding the Third Proportional to 289,134 and 451,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,134 and 451,188 is: 704,070.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,134 : 451,188 = 451,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,134/451,188 = 451,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,134x = 451,188 × 451,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,134x = 203,570,611,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,570,611,344/289,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,070.12
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