Finding the Third Proportional to 291,724 and 372,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,724 and 372,732 is: 476,234.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,724 : 372,732 = 372,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,724/372,732 = 372,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,724x = 372,732 × 372,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,724x = 138,929,143,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,929,143,824/291,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,234.88
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