Finding the Third Proportional to 290,232 and 448,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,232 and 448,464 is: 692,962.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,232 : 448,464 = 448,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,232/448,464 = 448,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,232x = 448,464 × 448,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,232x = 201,119,959,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,119,959,296/290,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,962.73
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