Finding the Third Proportional to 291,294 and 393,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,294 and 393,557 is: 531,720.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,294 : 393,557 = 393,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,294/393,557 = 393,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,294x = 393,557 × 393,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,294x = 154,887,112,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,887,112,249/291,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,720.92
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