Finding the Third Proportional to 292,108 and 470,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,108 and 470,290 is: 757,160.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,108 : 470,290 = 470,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,108/470,290 = 470,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,108x = 470,290 × 470,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,108x = 221,172,684,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,172,684,100/292,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,160.65
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