Finding the Third Proportional to 290,926 and 454,068.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,926 and 454,068.50 is: 708,696.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,926 : 454,068.50 = 454,068.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,926/454,068.50 = 454,068.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,926x = 454,068.50 × 454,068.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,926x = 206,178,202,692.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,178,202,692.25/290,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,696.38
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