Finding the Third Proportional to 292,064 and 450,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,064 and 450,993 is: 696,404.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,064 : 450,993 = 450,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,064/450,993 = 450,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,064x = 450,993 × 450,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,064x = 203,394,686,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,394,686,049/292,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,404.51
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