Finding the Third Proportional to 291,842 and 419,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,842 and 419,331 is: 602,512.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,842 : 419,331 = 419,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,842/419,331 = 419,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,842x = 419,331 × 419,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,842x = 175,838,487,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,838,487,561/291,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,512.62
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