Finding the Third Proportional to 290,198 and 410,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,198 and 410,997 is: 582,080.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,198 : 410,997 = 410,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,198/410,997 = 410,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,198x = 410,997 × 410,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,198x = 168,918,534,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,918,534,009/290,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,080.28
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