Finding the Third Proportional to 291,580 and 435,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,580 and 435,852 is: 651,508.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,580 : 435,852 = 435,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,580/435,852 = 435,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,580x = 435,852 × 435,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,580x = 189,966,965,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,966,965,904/291,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,508.90
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