Finding the Third Proportional to 292,069 and 439,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,069 and 439,400 is: 661,050.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,069 : 439,400 = 439,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,069/439,400 = 439,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,069x = 439,400 × 439,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,069x = 193,072,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,072,360,000/292,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,050.51
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