Finding the Third Proportional to 291,202 and 445,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,202 and 445,845 is: 682,611.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,202 : 445,845 = 445,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,202/445,845 = 445,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,202x = 445,845 × 445,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,202x = 198,777,764,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,777,764,025/291,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,611.26
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