Finding the Third Proportional to 291,168 and 436,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,168 and 436,752 is: 655,128
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,168 : 436,752 = 436,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,168/436,752 = 436,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,168x = 436,752 × 436,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,168x = 190,752,309,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,752,309,504/291,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,128
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