Finding the Third Proportional to 290,217 and 448,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,217 and 448,443 is: 692,933.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,217 : 448,443 = 448,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,217/448,443 = 448,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,217x = 448,443 × 448,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,217x = 201,101,124,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,101,124,249/290,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,933.65
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