Finding the Third Proportional to 292,567 and 436,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,567 and 436,936 is: 652,544.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,567 : 436,936 = 436,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,567/436,936 = 436,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,567x = 436,936 × 436,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,567x = 190,913,068,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,913,068,096/292,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,544.78
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