Finding the Third Proportional to 292,576 and 392,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,576 and 392,208 is: 525,768.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,576 : 392,208 = 392,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,576/392,208 = 392,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,576x = 392,208 × 392,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,576x = 153,827,115,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,827,115,264/292,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 525,768.06
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