Finding the Third Proportional to 293,220 and 439,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,220 and 439,668 is: 659,259.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,220 : 439,668 = 439,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,220/439,668 = 439,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,220x = 439,668 × 439,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,220x = 193,307,950,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,307,950,224/293,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,259.09
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