Finding the Third Proportional to 290,945 and 451,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,945 and 451,551 is: 700,813.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,945 : 451,551 = 451,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,945/451,551 = 451,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,945x = 451,551 × 451,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,945x = 203,898,305,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,898,305,601/290,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,813.92
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