Finding the Third Proportional to 293 and 506
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Solution
The third proportional to 293 and 506 is: 873.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293 : 506 = 506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293/506 = 506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293x = 506 × 506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293x = 256,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,036/293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873.84
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