Finding the Third Proportional to 289,442 and 452,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,442 and 452,691 is: 708,014.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,442 : 452,691 = 452,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,442/452,691 = 452,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,442x = 452,691 × 452,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,442x = 204,929,141,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,929,141,481/289,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,014.53
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