Finding the Third Proportional to 292,152 and 451,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,152 and 451,128 is: 696,611.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,152 : 451,128 = 451,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,152/451,128 = 451,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,152x = 451,128 × 451,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,152x = 203,516,472,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,516,472,384/292,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,611.60
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