Finding the Third Proportional to 293,322 and 418,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,322 and 418,650 is: 597,527.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,322 : 418,650 = 418,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,322/418,650 = 418,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,322x = 418,650 × 418,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,322x = 175,267,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,267,822,500/293,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,527.03
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