Finding the Third Proportional to 293,272.50 and 453,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,272.50 and 453,387 is: 700,917.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,272.50 : 453,387 = 453,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,272.50/453,387 = 453,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,272.50x = 453,387 × 453,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,272.50x = 205,559,771,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,559,771,769/293,272.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,917.31
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