Finding the Third Proportional to 291,232 and 439,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,232 and 439,522 is: 663,318.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,232 : 439,522 = 439,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,232/439,522 = 439,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,232x = 439,522 × 439,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,232x = 193,179,588,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,179,588,484/291,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,318.55
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