Finding the Third Proportional to 293,706 and 454,389.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,706 and 454,389.75 is: 702,982.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,706 : 454,389.75 = 454,389.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,706/454,389.75 = 454,389.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,706x = 454,389.75 × 454,389.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,706x = 206,470,044,905.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,470,044,905.06/293,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,982.05
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