Finding the Third Proportional to 292,220 and 437,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,220 and 437,151 is: 653,962.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,220 : 437,151 = 437,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,220/437,151 = 437,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,220x = 437,151 × 437,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,220x = 191,100,996,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,100,996,801/292,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 653,962.76
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