Finding the Third Proportional to 293,344.50 and 706,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,344.50 and 706,446 is: 1,701,296.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,344.50 : 706,446 = 706,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,344.50/706,446 = 706,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,344.50x = 706,446 × 706,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,344.50x = 499,065,950,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,065,950,916/293,344.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,296.43
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