Finding the Third Proportional to 293,866 and 406,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,866 and 406,056 is: 561,077.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,866 : 406,056 = 406,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,866/406,056 = 406,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,866x = 406,056 × 406,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,866x = 164,881,475,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,881,475,136/293,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,077.07
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