Finding the Third Proportional to 293,334 and 440,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,334 and 440,649 is: 661,946.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,334 : 440,649 = 440,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,334/440,649 = 440,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,334x = 440,649 × 440,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,334x = 194,171,541,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,171,541,201/293,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,946.93
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