Finding the Third Proportional to 289,714 and 465,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,714 and 465,351 is: 747,466.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,714 : 465,351 = 465,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,714/465,351 = 465,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,714x = 465,351 × 465,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,714x = 216,551,553,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,551,553,201/289,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,466.65
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