Finding the Third Proportional to 292,006 and 322,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,006 and 322,726 is: 356,677.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,006 : 322,726 = 322,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,006/322,726 = 322,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,006x = 322,726 × 322,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,006x = 104,152,071,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,152,071,076/292,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,677.85
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