Finding the Third Proportional to 293,364 and 442,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,364 and 442,854 is: 668,519.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,364 : 442,854 = 442,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,364/442,854 = 442,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,364x = 442,854 × 442,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,364x = 196,119,665,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,119,665,316/293,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,519.88
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