Finding the Third Proportional to 293,154 and 439,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,154 and 439,536 is: 659,011.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,154 : 439,536 = 439,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,154/439,536 = 439,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,154x = 439,536 × 439,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,154x = 193,191,895,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,191,895,296/293,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,011.63
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