Finding the Third Proportional to 292,880 and 609,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,880 and 609,088 is: 1,266,690.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,880 : 609,088 = 609,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,880/609,088 = 609,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,880x = 609,088 × 609,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,880x = 370,988,191,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 370,988,191,744/292,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,690.08
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