Finding the Third Proportional to 291,086 and 437,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,086 and 437,710 is: 658,190.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,086 : 437,710 = 437,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,086/437,710 = 437,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,086x = 437,710 × 437,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,086x = 191,590,044,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,590,044,100/291,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,190.51
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