Finding the Third Proportional to 289,746 and 461,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,746 and 461,019 is: 733,533.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,746 : 461,019 = 461,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,746/461,019 = 461,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,746x = 461,019 × 461,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,746x = 212,538,518,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,538,518,361/289,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,533.92
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