Finding the Third Proportional to 290,943 and 448,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,943 and 448,679 is: 691,932.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,943 : 448,679 = 448,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,943/448,679 = 448,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,943x = 448,679 × 448,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,943x = 201,312,845,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,312,845,041/290,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,932.25
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