Finding the Third Proportional to 292,029.19 and 426,956.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,029.19 and 426,956.91 is: 624,225.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,029.19 : 426,956.91 = 426,956.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,029.19/426,956.91 = 426,956.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,029.19x = 426,956.91 × 426,956.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,029.19x = 182,292,199,794.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,292,199,794.57/292,029.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,225.96
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