Finding the Third Proportional to 288,158 and 462,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,158 and 462,992 is: 743,902.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,158 : 462,992 = 462,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,158/462,992 = 462,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,158x = 462,992 × 462,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,158x = 214,361,592,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,361,592,064/288,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,902.97
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