Finding the Third Proportional to 292,295 and 438,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,295 and 438,483 is: 657,785.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,295 : 438,483 = 438,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,295/438,483 = 438,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,295x = 438,483 × 438,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,295x = 192,267,341,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,267,341,289/292,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,785.26
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