Finding the Third Proportional to 291,250 and 391,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,250 and 391,453 is: 526,130.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,250 : 391,453 = 391,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,250/391,453 = 391,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,250x = 391,453 × 391,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,250x = 153,235,451,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,235,451,209/291,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,130.30
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