Finding the Third Proportional to 292,123.97 and 462,170.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,123.97 and 462,170.81 is: 731,202.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,123.97 : 462,170.81 = 462,170.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,123.97/462,170.81 = 462,170.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,123.97x = 462,170.81 × 462,170.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,123.97x = 213,601,859,926.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,601,859,926.91/292,123.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,202.79
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