Finding the Third Proportional to 292,398 and 440,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,398 and 440,756 is: 664,388.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,398 : 440,756 = 440,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,398/440,756 = 440,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,398x = 440,756 × 440,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,398x = 194,265,851,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,265,851,536/292,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,388.44
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