Finding the Third Proportional to 293,878 and 441,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,878 and 441,627 is: 663,657.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,878 : 441,627 = 441,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,878/441,627 = 441,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,878x = 441,627 × 441,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,878x = 195,034,407,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,034,407,129/293,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 663,657.73
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