Finding the Third Proportional to 291,132 and 441,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,132 and 441,950 is: 670,897.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,132 : 441,950 = 441,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,132/441,950 = 441,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,132x = 441,950 × 441,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,132x = 195,319,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,319,802,500/291,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,897.75
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