Finding the Third Proportional to 291,320 and 393,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,320 and 393,596 is: 531,778.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,320 : 393,596 = 393,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,320/393,596 = 393,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,320x = 393,596 × 393,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,320x = 154,917,811,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,917,811,216/291,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,778.84
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