Finding the Third Proportional to 290,376 and 448,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,376 and 448,632 is: 693,138.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,376 : 448,632 = 448,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,376/448,632 = 448,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,376x = 448,632 × 448,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,376x = 201,270,671,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,270,671,424/290,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,138.11
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