Finding the Third Proportional to 290,630 and 436,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,630 and 436,233 is: 654,781.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,630 : 436,233 = 436,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,630/436,233 = 436,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,630x = 436,233 × 436,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,630x = 190,299,230,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,299,230,289/290,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,781.79
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