Finding the Third Proportional to 290,796 and 437,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,796 and 437,650 is: 658,666.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,796 : 437,650 = 437,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,796/437,650 = 437,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,796x = 437,650 × 437,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,796x = 191,537,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,537,522,500/290,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,666.29
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