Finding the Third Proportional to 293,338 and 440,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,338 and 440,655 is: 661,955.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,338 : 440,655 = 440,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,338/440,655 = 440,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,338x = 440,655 × 440,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,338x = 194,176,829,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,176,829,025/293,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,955.93
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