Finding the Third Proportional to 290,508 and 435,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,508 and 435,618 is: 653,211.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,508 : 435,618 = 435,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,508/435,618 = 435,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,508x = 435,618 × 435,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,508x = 189,763,041,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,763,041,924/290,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,211.07
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