Finding the Third Proportional to 291,984 and 383,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,984 and 383,400 is: 503,437.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,984 : 383,400 = 383,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,984/383,400 = 383,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,984x = 383,400 × 383,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,984x = 146,995,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,995,560,000/291,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,437.04
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