Finding the Third Proportional to 290,590 and 390,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,590 and 390,504 is: 524,771.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,590 : 390,504 = 390,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,590/390,504 = 390,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,590x = 390,504 × 390,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,590x = 152,493,374,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,493,374,016/290,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,771.58
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