Finding the Third Proportional to 291,010 and 437,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,010 and 437,595 is: 658,016.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,010 : 437,595 = 437,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,010/437,595 = 437,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,010x = 437,595 × 437,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,010x = 191,489,384,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,489,384,025/291,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,016.51
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