Finding the Third Proportional to 291,664 and 476,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,664 and 476,259 is: 777,684.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,664 : 476,259 = 476,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,664/476,259 = 476,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,664x = 476,259 × 476,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,664x = 226,822,635,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,822,635,081/291,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,684.72
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