Finding the Third Proportional to 290,296 and 426,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,296 and 426,906 is: 627,803.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,296 : 426,906 = 426,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,296/426,906 = 426,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,296x = 426,906 × 426,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,296x = 182,248,732,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,248,732,836/290,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,803.11
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