Finding the Third Proportional to 292,180 and 438,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,180 and 438,268 is: 657,399.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,180 : 438,268 = 438,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,180/438,268 = 438,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,180x = 438,268 × 438,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,180x = 192,078,839,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,078,839,824/292,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,399.00
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