Finding the Third Proportional to 293,040 and 445,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,040 and 445,176 is: 676,295.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,040 : 445,176 = 445,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,040/445,176 = 445,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,040x = 445,176 × 445,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,040x = 198,181,670,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,181,670,976/293,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,295.63
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