Finding the Third Proportional to 291,294 and 438,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,294 and 438,993 is: 661,581.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,294 : 438,993 = 438,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,294/438,993 = 438,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,294x = 438,993 × 438,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,294x = 192,714,854,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,714,854,049/291,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,581.96
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