Finding the Third Proportional to 291,169 and 436,753.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,169 and 436,753.50 is: 655,130.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,169 : 436,753.50 = 436,753.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,169/436,753.50 = 436,753.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,169x = 436,753.50 × 436,753.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,169x = 190,753,619,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,753,619,762.25/291,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,130.25
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