Finding the Third Proportional to 291,136 and 441,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,136 and 441,956 is: 670,906.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,136 : 441,956 = 441,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,136/441,956 = 441,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,136x = 441,956 × 441,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,136x = 195,325,105,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,325,105,936/291,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,906.74
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