Finding the Third Proportional to 291,210 and 596,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,210 and 596,532 is: 1,221,971.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,210 : 596,532 = 596,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,210/596,532 = 596,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,210x = 596,532 × 596,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,210x = 355,850,427,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,850,427,024/291,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,221,971.87
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