Finding the Third Proportional to 293,592 and 563,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,592 and 563,853 is: 1,082,898.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,592 : 563,853 = 563,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,592/563,853 = 563,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,592x = 563,853 × 563,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,592x = 317,930,205,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,930,205,609/293,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082,898.05
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