Finding the Third Proportional to 292,960 and 439,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,960 and 439,398 is: 659,034.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,960 : 439,398 = 439,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,960/439,398 = 439,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,960x = 439,398 × 439,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,960x = 193,070,602,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,070,602,404/292,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,034.01
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