Finding the Third Proportional to 291,296 and 393,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,296 and 393,560 is: 531,725.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,296 : 393,560 = 393,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,296/393,560 = 393,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,296x = 393,560 × 393,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,296x = 154,889,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,889,473,600/291,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,725.37
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