Finding the Third Proportional to 291,038 and 410,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,038 and 410,798 is: 579,838.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,038 : 410,798 = 410,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,038/410,798 = 410,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,038x = 410,798 × 410,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,038x = 168,754,996,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,754,996,804/291,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579,838.36
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