Finding the Third Proportional to 291,528 and 438,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,528 and 438,192 is: 658,640.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,528 : 438,192 = 438,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,528/438,192 = 438,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,528x = 438,192 × 438,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,528x = 192,012,228,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,012,228,864/291,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,640.78
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