Finding the Third Proportional to 290,226 and 448,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,226 and 448,473 is: 693,004.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,226 : 448,473 = 448,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,226/448,473 = 448,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,226x = 448,473 × 448,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,226x = 201,128,031,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,128,031,729/290,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,004.87
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