Finding the Third Proportional to 291,120 and 441,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,120 and 441,936 is: 670,882.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,120 : 441,936 = 441,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,120/441,936 = 441,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,120x = 441,936 × 441,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,120x = 195,307,428,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,307,428,096/291,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,882.89
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