Finding the Third Proportional to 291,383 and 450,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,383 and 450,012 is: 694,998.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,383 : 450,012 = 450,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,383/450,012 = 450,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,383x = 450,012 × 450,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,383x = 202,510,800,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,510,800,144/291,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,998.68
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