Finding the Third Proportional to 291,312 and 393,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,312 and 393,584 is: 531,761.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,312 : 393,584 = 393,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,312/393,584 = 393,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,312x = 393,584 × 393,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,312x = 154,908,365,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,908,365,056/291,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,761.02
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