Finding the Third Proportional to 291,572 and 435,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,572 and 435,110 is: 649,310.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,572 : 435,110 = 435,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,572/435,110 = 435,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,572x = 435,110 × 435,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,572x = 189,320,712,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,320,712,100/291,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,310.33
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