Finding the Third Proportional to 291,932 and 439,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,932 and 439,986 is: 663,125.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,932 : 439,986 = 439,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,932/439,986 = 439,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,932x = 439,986 × 439,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,932x = 193,587,680,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,587,680,196/291,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,125.93
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