Finding the Third Proportional to 290,730 and 392,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,730 and 392,679 is: 530,378.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,730 : 392,679 = 392,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,730/392,679 = 392,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,730x = 392,679 × 392,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,730x = 154,196,797,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,196,797,041/290,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,378.00
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