Finding the Third Proportional to 289,394 and 452,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,394 and 452,614 is: 707,891.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,394 : 452,614 = 452,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,394/452,614 = 452,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,394x = 452,614 × 452,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,394x = 204,859,432,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,859,432,996/289,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,891.09
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