Finding the Third Proportional to 290,318 and 592,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,318 and 592,298 is: 1,208,388.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,318 : 592,298 = 592,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,318/592,298 = 592,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,318x = 592,298 × 592,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,318x = 350,816,920,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,816,920,804/290,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,388.46
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