Finding the Third Proportional to 290,256 and 682,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,256 and 682,980 is: 1,607,069.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,256 : 682,980 = 682,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,256/682,980 = 682,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,256x = 682,980 × 682,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,256x = 466,461,680,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,461,680,400/290,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,607,069.90
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