Finding the Third Proportional to 291,186 and 452,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,186 and 452,331 is: 702,655.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,186 : 452,331 = 452,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,186/452,331 = 452,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,186x = 452,331 × 452,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,186x = 204,603,333,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,603,333,561/291,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,655.12
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