Finding the Third Proportional to 293,669 and 641,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,669 and 641,275 is: 1,400,330.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,669 : 641,275 = 641,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,669/641,275 = 641,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,669x = 641,275 × 641,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,669x = 411,233,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,233,625,625/293,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,400,330.39
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