Finding the Third Proportional to 293,876 and 441,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,876 and 441,624 is: 663,653.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,876 : 441,624 = 441,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,876/441,624 = 441,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,876x = 441,624 × 441,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,876x = 195,031,757,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,031,757,376/293,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,653.23
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