Finding the Third Proportional to 291,644 and 450,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,644 and 450,393 is: 695,552.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,644 : 450,393 = 450,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,644/450,393 = 450,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,644x = 450,393 × 450,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,644x = 202,853,854,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,853,854,449/291,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,552.98
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