Finding the Third Proportional to 290,796 and 390,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,796 and 390,762 is: 525,092.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,796 : 390,762 = 390,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,796/390,762 = 390,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,796x = 390,762 × 390,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,796x = 152,694,940,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,694,940,644/290,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,092.99
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