Finding the Third Proportional to 290,652 and 390,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,652 and 390,591 is: 524,893.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,652 : 390,591 = 390,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,652/390,591 = 390,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,652x = 390,591 × 390,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,652x = 152,561,329,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,561,329,281/290,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,893.44
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