Finding the Third Proportional to 291,141 and 391,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,141 and 391,230 is: 525,727.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,141 : 391,230 = 391,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,141/391,230 = 391,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,141x = 391,230 × 391,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,141x = 153,060,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,060,912,900/291,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,727.78
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