Finding the Third Proportional to 290,382 and 435,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,382 and 435,573 is: 653,359.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,382 : 435,573 = 435,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,382/435,573 = 435,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,382x = 435,573 × 435,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,382x = 189,723,838,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,723,838,329/290,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,359.50
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