Finding the Third Proportional to 293,164 and 638,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,164 and 638,996 is: 1,392,790.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,164 : 638,996 = 638,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,164/638,996 = 638,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,164x = 638,996 × 638,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,164x = 408,315,888,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,315,888,016/293,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,790.00
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