Finding the Third Proportional to 292,551 and 436,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,551 and 436,896 is: 652,460.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,551 : 436,896 = 436,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,551/436,896 = 436,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,551x = 436,896 × 436,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,551x = 190,878,114,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,878,114,816/292,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,460.99
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