Finding the Third Proportional to 291,276 and 393,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,276 and 393,532 is: 531,686.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,276 : 393,532 = 393,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,276/393,532 = 393,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,276x = 393,532 × 393,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,276x = 154,867,435,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,867,435,024/291,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,686.22
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