Finding the Third Proportional to 291,683 and 449,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,683 and 449,969 is: 694,151.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,683 : 449,969 = 449,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,683/449,969 = 449,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,683x = 449,969 × 449,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,683x = 202,472,100,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,472,100,961/291,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,151.19
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