Finding the Third Proportional to 292,410 and 440,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,410 and 440,775 is: 664,418.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,410 : 440,775 = 440,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,410/440,775 = 440,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,410x = 440,775 × 440,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,410x = 194,282,600,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,282,600,625/292,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,418.46
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