Finding the Third Proportional to 292,563 and 436,930.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,563 and 436,930.50 is: 652,537.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,563 : 436,930.50 = 436,930.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,563/436,930.50 = 436,930.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,563x = 436,930.50 × 436,930.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,563x = 190,908,261,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,908,261,830.25/292,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,537.27
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