Finding the Third Proportional to 291,942 and 439,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,942 and 439,208 is: 660,760.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,942 : 439,208 = 439,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,942/439,208 = 439,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,942x = 439,208 × 439,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,942x = 192,903,667,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,903,667,264/291,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,760.24
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