Finding the Third Proportional to 291,030 and 437,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,030 and 437,628 is: 658,070.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,030 : 437,628 = 437,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,030/437,628 = 437,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,030x = 437,628 × 437,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,030x = 191,518,266,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,518,266,384/291,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,070.53
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