Finding the Third Proportional to 291,384 and 450,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,384 and 450,016 is: 695,008.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,384 : 450,016 = 450,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,384/450,016 = 450,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,384x = 450,016 × 450,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,384x = 202,514,400,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,514,400,256/291,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,008.65
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