Finding the Third Proportional to 290,304 and 435,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,304 and 435,456 is: 653,184
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,304 : 435,456 = 435,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,304/435,456 = 435,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,304x = 435,456 × 435,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,304x = 189,621,927,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,621,927,936/290,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,184
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