Finding the Third Proportional to 290,892 and 449,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,892 and 449,304 is: 693,982.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,892 : 449,304 = 449,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,892/449,304 = 449,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,892x = 449,304 × 449,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,892x = 201,874,084,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,874,084,416/290,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,982.94
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