Finding the Third Proportional to 293,226 and 445,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,226 and 445,671 is: 677,370.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,226 : 445,671 = 445,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,226/445,671 = 445,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,226x = 445,671 × 445,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,226x = 198,622,640,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,622,640,241/293,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,370.49
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