Finding the Third Proportional to 292,568 and 436,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,568 and 436,938 is: 652,548.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,568 : 436,938 = 436,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,568/436,938 = 436,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,568x = 436,938 × 436,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,568x = 190,914,815,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,914,815,844/292,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,548.52
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