Finding the Third Proportional to 293,388 and 440,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,388 and 440,731 is: 662,071.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,388 : 440,731 = 440,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,388/440,731 = 440,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,388x = 440,731 × 440,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,388x = 194,243,814,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,243,814,361/293,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,071.44
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