Finding the Third Proportional to 292,184 and 438,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,184 and 438,276 is: 657,414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,184 : 438,276 = 438,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,184/438,276 = 438,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,184x = 438,276 × 438,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,184x = 192,085,852,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,085,852,176/292,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,414
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