Finding the Third Proportional to 291,794 and 417,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,794 and 417,260 is: 596,674.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,794 : 417,260 = 417,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,794/417,260 = 417,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,794x = 417,260 × 417,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,794x = 174,105,907,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,105,907,600/291,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,674.05
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