Finding the Third Proportional to 292,088 and 322,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,088 and 322,808 is: 356,758.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,088 : 322,808 = 322,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,088/322,808 = 322,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,088x = 322,808 × 322,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,088x = 104,205,004,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,205,004,864/292,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,758.94
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