Finding the Third Proportional to 291,436 and 463,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,436 and 463,410 is: 736,864.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,436 : 463,410 = 463,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,436/463,410 = 463,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,436x = 463,410 × 463,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,436x = 214,748,828,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,748,828,100/291,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,864.45
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