Finding the Third Proportional to 290,910 and 640,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,910 and 640,140 is: 1,408,611.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,910 : 640,140 = 640,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,910/640,140 = 640,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,910x = 640,140 × 640,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,910x = 409,779,219,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,779,219,600/290,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,408,611.67
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