Finding the Third Proportional to 292,696 and 441,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,696 and 441,352 is: 665,508.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,696 : 441,352 = 441,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,696/441,352 = 441,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,696x = 441,352 × 441,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,696x = 194,791,587,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,791,587,904/292,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,508.20
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