Finding the Third Proportional to 292,896 and 439,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,896 and 439,263 is: 658,773.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,896 : 439,263 = 439,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,896/439,263 = 439,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,896x = 439,263 × 439,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,896x = 192,951,983,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,951,983,169/292,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,773.02
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