Finding the Third Proportional to 292,284 and 465,441.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,284 and 465,441.75 is: 741,183.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,284 : 465,441.75 = 465,441.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,284/465,441.75 = 465,441.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,284x = 465,441.75 × 465,441.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,284x = 216,636,022,643.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,636,022,643.06/292,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,183.31
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