Finding the Third Proportional to 290,242 and 448,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,242 and 448,304 is: 692,444.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,242 : 448,304 = 448,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,242/448,304 = 448,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,242x = 448,304 × 448,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,242x = 200,976,476,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,976,476,416/290,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,444.50
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