Finding the Third Proportional to 292,849.17 and 442,394.08
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,849.17 and 442,394.08 is: 668,304.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,849.17 : 442,394.08 = 442,394.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,849.17/442,394.08 = 442,394.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,849.17x = 442,394.08 × 442,394.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,849.17x = 195,712,519,496.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,712,519,496.02/292,849.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,304.84
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