Finding the Third Proportional to 292,188 and 390,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,188 and 390,168 is: 521,003.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,188 : 390,168 = 390,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,188/390,168 = 390,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,188x = 390,168 × 390,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,188x = 152,231,068,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,231,068,224/292,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,003.83
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