Finding the Third Proportional to 291,600 and 476,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,600 and 476,160 is: 777,532.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,600 : 476,160 = 476,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,600/476,160 = 476,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,600x = 476,160 × 476,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,600x = 226,728,345,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,728,345,600/291,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,532.05
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