Finding the Third Proportional to 291,192 and 438,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,192 and 438,840 is: 661,352.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,192 : 438,840 = 438,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,192/438,840 = 438,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,192x = 438,840 × 438,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,192x = 192,580,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,580,545,600/291,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,352.46
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