Finding the Third Proportional to 292,024 and 322,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,024 and 322,744 is: 356,695.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,024 : 322,744 = 322,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,024/322,744 = 322,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,024x = 322,744 × 322,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,024x = 104,163,689,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,163,689,536/292,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,695.65
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