Finding the Third Proportional to 292,248 and 396,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,248 and 396,027 is: 536,658.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,248 : 396,027 = 396,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,248/396,027 = 396,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,248x = 396,027 × 396,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,248x = 156,837,384,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,837,384,729/292,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,658.54
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