Finding the Third Proportional to 293,390 and 440,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,390 and 440,734 is: 662,075.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,390 : 440,734 = 440,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,390/440,734 = 440,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,390x = 440,734 × 440,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,390x = 194,246,458,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,246,458,756/293,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,075.94
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