Finding the Third Proportional to 292,716 and 441,379.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,716 and 441,379.50 is: 665,545.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,716 : 441,379.50 = 441,379.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,716/441,379.50 = 441,379.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,716x = 441,379.50 × 441,379.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,716x = 194,815,863,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,815,863,020.25/292,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,545.66
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