Finding the Third Proportional to 292,066 and 439,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,066 and 439,395 is: 661,042.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,066 : 439,395 = 439,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,066/439,395 = 439,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,066x = 439,395 × 439,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,066x = 193,067,966,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,067,966,025/292,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,042.25
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