Finding the Third Proportional to 291,014 and 448,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,014 and 448,533 is: 691,313.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,014 : 448,533 = 448,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,014/448,533 = 448,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,014x = 448,533 × 448,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,014x = 201,181,852,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,181,852,089/291,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,313.31
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