Finding the Third Proportional to 293,175 and 449,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,175 and 449,244 is: 688,394.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,175 : 449,244 = 449,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,175/449,244 = 449,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,175x = 449,244 × 449,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,175x = 201,820,171,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,820,171,536/293,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,394.89
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