Finding the Third Proportional to 292,208 and 438,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,208 and 438,310 is: 657,462.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,208 : 438,310 = 438,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,208/438,310 = 438,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,208x = 438,310 × 438,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,208x = 192,115,656,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,115,656,100/292,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,462.00
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