Finding the Third Proportional to 279,534 and 372,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,534 and 372,429 is: 496,194.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,534 : 372,429 = 372,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,534/372,429 = 372,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,534x = 372,429 × 372,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,534x = 138,703,360,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,703,360,041/279,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,194.95
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