Finding the Third Proportional to 291,226 and 438,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,226 and 438,892 is: 661,431.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,226 : 438,892 = 438,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,226/438,892 = 438,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,226x = 438,892 × 438,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,226x = 192,626,187,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,626,187,664/291,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,431.97
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