Finding the Third Proportional to 290,931 and 447,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,931 and 447,027 is: 686,874.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,931 : 447,027 = 447,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,931/447,027 = 447,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,931x = 447,027 × 447,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,931x = 199,833,138,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,833,138,729/290,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,874.68
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