Finding the Third Proportional to 291,099 and 441,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,099 and 441,572 is: 669,826.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,099 : 441,572 = 441,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,099/441,572 = 441,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,099x = 441,572 × 441,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,099x = 194,985,831,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,985,831,184/291,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,826.52
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