Finding the Third Proportional to 290,592 and 452,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,592 and 452,304 is: 704,007.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,592 : 452,304 = 452,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,592/452,304 = 452,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,592x = 452,304 × 452,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,592x = 204,578,908,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,578,908,416/290,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,007.37
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