Finding the Third Proportional to 289,546 and 417,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,546 and 417,710 is: 602,604.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,546 : 417,710 = 417,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,546/417,710 = 417,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,546x = 417,710 × 417,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,546x = 174,481,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,481,644,100/289,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,604.23
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