Finding the Third Proportional to 290,880 and 450,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,880 and 450,144 is: 696,608.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,880 : 450,144 = 450,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,880/450,144 = 450,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,880x = 450,144 × 450,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,880x = 202,629,620,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,629,620,736/290,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,608.98
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