Finding the Third Proportional to 291,806 and 437,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,806 and 437,707 is: 656,557.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,806 : 437,707 = 437,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,806/437,707 = 437,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,806x = 437,707 × 437,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,806x = 191,587,417,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,587,417,849/291,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,557.50
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