Finding the Third Proportional to 289,472 and 413,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,472 and 413,567 is: 590,860.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,472 : 413,567 = 413,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,472/413,567 = 413,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,472x = 413,567 × 413,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,472x = 171,037,663,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,037,663,489/289,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,860.82
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