Finding the Third Proportional to 292,094 and 426,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,094 and 426,650 is: 623,190.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,094 : 426,650 = 426,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,094/426,650 = 426,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,094x = 426,650 × 426,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,094x = 182,030,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,030,222,500/292,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,190.56
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