Finding the Third Proportional to 290,228 and 448,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,228 and 448,476 is: 693,009.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,228 : 448,476 = 448,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,228/448,476 = 448,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,228x = 448,476 × 448,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,228x = 201,130,722,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,130,722,576/290,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,009.37
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