Finding the Third Proportional to 290,250 and 448,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,250 and 448,497 is: 693,021.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,250 : 448,497 = 448,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,250/448,497 = 448,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,250x = 448,497 × 448,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,250x = 201,149,559,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,149,559,009/290,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,021.74
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