Finding the Third Proportional to 289,424 and 452,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,424 and 452,656 is: 707,949.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,424 : 452,656 = 452,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,424/452,656 = 452,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,424x = 452,656 × 452,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,424x = 204,897,454,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,897,454,336/289,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,949.08
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