Finding the Third Proportional to 290,234 and 437,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,234 and 437,052 is: 658,139.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,234 : 437,052 = 437,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,234/437,052 = 437,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,234x = 437,052 × 437,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,234x = 191,014,450,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,014,450,704/290,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,139.47
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