Finding the Third Proportional to 291,658 and 417,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,658 and 417,067 is: 596,400.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,658 : 417,067 = 417,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,658/417,067 = 417,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,658x = 417,067 × 417,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,658x = 173,944,882,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,944,882,489/291,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,400.18
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