Finding the Third Proportional to 291,692 and 449,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,692 and 449,984 is: 694,176.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,692 : 449,984 = 449,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,692/449,984 = 449,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,692x = 449,984 × 449,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,692x = 202,485,600,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,485,600,256/291,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,176.05
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