Finding the Third Proportional to 291,600 and 372,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,600 and 372,600 is: 476,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,600 : 372,600 = 372,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,600/372,600 = 372,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,600x = 372,600 × 372,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,600x = 138,830,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,830,760,000/291,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,100
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