Finding the Third Proportional to 291,569 and 435,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,569 and 435,103 is: 649,296.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,569 : 435,103 = 435,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,569/435,103 = 435,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,569x = 435,103 × 435,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,569x = 189,314,620,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,314,620,609/291,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,296.12
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