Finding the Third Proportional to 292,396.50 and 465,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,396.50 and 465,210 is: 740,160.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,396.50 : 465,210 = 465,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,396.50/465,210 = 465,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,396.50x = 465,210 × 465,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,396.50x = 216,420,344,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,420,344,100/292,396.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,160.52
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