Finding the Third Proportional to 290,208 and 455,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,208 and 455,760 is: 715,752.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,208 : 455,760 = 455,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,208/455,760 = 455,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,208x = 455,760 × 455,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,208x = 207,717,177,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,717,177,600/290,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,752.76
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