Finding the Third Proportional to 292,350 and 437,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,350 and 437,349 is: 654,264.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,350 : 437,349 = 437,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,350/437,349 = 437,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,350x = 437,349 × 437,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,350x = 191,274,147,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,274,147,801/292,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,264.23
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