Finding the Third Proportional to 290,363 and 442,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,363 and 442,925 is: 675,645.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,363 : 442,925 = 442,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,363/442,925 = 442,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,363x = 442,925 × 442,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,363x = 196,182,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,182,555,625/290,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,645.85
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