Finding the Third Proportional to 291,568 and 476,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,568 and 476,104 is: 777,434.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,568 : 476,104 = 476,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,568/476,104 = 476,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,568x = 476,104 × 476,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,568x = 226,675,018,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,675,018,816/291,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,434.49
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