Finding the Third Proportional to 293,336 and 440,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,336 and 440,652 is: 661,951.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,336 : 440,652 = 440,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,336/440,652 = 440,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,336x = 440,652 × 440,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,336x = 194,174,185,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,174,185,104/293,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,951.43
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