Finding the Third Proportional to 292,922 and 609,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,922 and 609,171 is: 1,266,853.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,922 : 609,171 = 609,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,922/609,171 = 609,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,922x = 609,171 × 609,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,922x = 371,089,307,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,089,307,241/292,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,853.66
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