Finding the Third Proportional to 291,386 and 450,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,386 and 450,019 is: 695,013.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,386 : 450,019 = 450,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,386/450,019 = 450,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,386x = 450,019 × 450,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,386x = 202,517,100,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,517,100,361/291,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,013.15
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