Finding the Third Proportional to 292,885 and 609,098.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,885 and 609,098.50 is: 1,266,712.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,885 : 609,098.50 = 609,098.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,885/609,098.50 = 609,098.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,885x = 609,098.50 × 609,098.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,885x = 371,000,982,702.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,000,982,702.25/292,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,712.13
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