Finding the Third Proportional to 290,000 and 408,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,000 and 408,390 is: 575,111.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,000 : 408,390 = 408,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,000/408,390 = 408,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,000x = 408,390 × 408,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,000x = 166,782,392,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,782,392,100/290,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,111.70
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