Finding the Third Proportional to 292,404 and 437,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,404 and 437,454 is: 654,457.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,404 : 437,454 = 437,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,404/437,454 = 437,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,404x = 437,454 × 437,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,404x = 191,366,002,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,366,002,116/292,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,457.54
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