Finding the Third Proportional to 290,366 and 442,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,366 and 442,930 is: 675,654.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,366 : 442,930 = 442,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,366/442,930 = 442,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,366x = 442,930 × 442,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,366x = 196,186,984,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,186,984,900/290,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,654.12
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