Finding the Third Proportional to 292,926 and 439,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,926 and 439,389 is: 659,083.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,926 : 439,389 = 439,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,926/439,389 = 439,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,926x = 439,389 × 439,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,926x = 193,062,693,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,062,693,321/292,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,083.50
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