Finding the Third Proportional to 290,270 and 448,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,270 and 448,350 is: 692,519.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,270 : 448,350 = 448,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,270/448,350 = 448,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,270x = 448,350 × 448,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,270x = 201,017,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,017,722,500/290,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,519.80
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