Finding the Third Proportional to 292,564 and 436,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,564 and 436,932 is: 652,539.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,564 : 436,932 = 436,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,564/436,932 = 436,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,564x = 436,932 × 436,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,564x = 190,909,572,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,909,572,624/292,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,539.52
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