Finding the Third Proportional to 290,167 and 410,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,167 and 410,950 is: 582,009.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,167 : 410,950 = 410,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,167/410,950 = 410,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,167x = 410,950 × 410,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,167x = 168,879,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,879,902,500/290,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,009.33
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