Finding the Third Proportional to 292,914 and 439,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,914 and 439,372 is: 659,059.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,914 : 439,372 = 439,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,914/439,372 = 439,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,914x = 439,372 × 439,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,914x = 193,047,754,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,047,754,384/292,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,059.50
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