Finding the Third Proportional to 292,704 and 595,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,704 and 595,776 is: 1,212,655.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,704 : 595,776 = 595,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,704/595,776 = 595,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,704x = 595,776 × 595,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,704x = 354,949,042,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 354,949,042,176/292,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,212,655.25
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