Finding the Third Proportional to 289,251 and 447,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,251 and 447,813 is: 693,295.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,251 : 447,813 = 447,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,251/447,813 = 447,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,251x = 447,813 × 447,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,251x = 200,536,482,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,536,482,969/289,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,295.73
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