Finding the Third Proportional to 290,952 and 449,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,952 and 449,280 is: 693,765.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,952 : 449,280 = 449,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,952/449,280 = 449,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,952x = 449,280 × 449,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,952x = 201,852,518,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,852,518,400/290,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,765.70
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