Finding the Third Proportional to 291,144 and 441,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,144 and 441,972 is: 670,936.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,144 : 441,972 = 441,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,144/441,972 = 441,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,144x = 441,972 × 441,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,144x = 195,339,248,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,339,248,784/291,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,936.89
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