Finding the Third Proportional to 292,940 and 439,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,940 and 439,412 is: 659,121.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,940 : 439,412 = 439,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,940/439,412 = 439,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,940x = 439,412 × 439,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,940x = 193,082,905,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,082,905,744/292,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,121.00
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