Finding the Third Proportional to 293,388 and 643,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,388 and 643,800 is: 1,412,731.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,388 : 643,800 = 643,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,388/643,800 = 643,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,388x = 643,800 × 643,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,388x = 414,478,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,478,440,000/293,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,731.40
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