Finding the Third Proportional to 293,848 and 465,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,848 and 465,924 is: 738,766.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,848 : 465,924 = 465,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,848/465,924 = 465,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,848x = 465,924 × 465,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,848x = 217,085,173,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,085,173,776/293,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,766.89
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