Finding the Third Proportional to 290,266 and 448,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,266 and 448,344 is: 692,510.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,266 : 448,344 = 448,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,266/448,344 = 448,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,266x = 448,344 × 448,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,266x = 201,012,342,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,012,342,336/290,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,510.81
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