Finding the Third Proportional to 292,960 and 445,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,960 and 445,056 is: 676,115.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,960 : 445,056 = 445,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,960/445,056 = 445,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,960x = 445,056 × 445,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,960x = 198,074,843,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,074,843,136/292,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,115.66
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