Finding the Third Proportional to 289,144 and 451,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,144 and 451,203 is: 704,092.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,144 : 451,203 = 451,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,144/451,203 = 451,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,144x = 451,203 × 451,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,144x = 203,584,147,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,584,147,209/289,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,092.59
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