Finding the Third Proportional to 290,316 and 592,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,316 and 592,296 is: 1,208,388.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,316 : 592,296 = 592,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,316/592,296 = 592,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,316x = 592,296 × 592,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,316x = 350,814,551,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,814,551,616/290,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,388.62
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