Finding the Third Proportional to 293,863 and 406,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,863 and 406,052 is: 561,071.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,863 : 406,052 = 406,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,863/406,052 = 406,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,863x = 406,052 × 406,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,863x = 164,878,226,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,878,226,704/293,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,071.75
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