Finding the Third Proportional to 289,748 and 461,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 289,748 and 461,022 is: 733,538.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,748 : 461,022 = 461,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,748/461,022 = 461,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,748x = 461,022 × 461,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,748x = 212,541,284,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,541,284,484/289,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,538.40
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