Finding the Third Proportional to 290,360 and 435,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,360 and 435,540 is: 653,310
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,360 : 435,540 = 435,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,360/435,540 = 435,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,360x = 435,540 × 435,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,360x = 189,695,091,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,695,091,600/290,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,310
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