Finding the Third Proportional to 293,854 and 436,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,854 and 436,460 is: 648,272.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,854 : 436,460 = 436,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,854/436,460 = 436,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,854x = 436,460 × 436,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,854x = 190,497,331,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,497,331,600/293,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,272.04
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