Finding the Third Proportional to 293,864 and 436,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,864 and 436,476 is: 648,297.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,864 : 436,476 = 436,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,864/436,476 = 436,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,864x = 436,476 × 436,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,864x = 190,511,298,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,511,298,576/293,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,297.51
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