Finding the Third Proportional to 293,888 and 436,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,888 and 436,512 is: 648,351.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,888 : 436,512 = 436,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,888/436,512 = 436,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,888x = 436,512 × 436,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,888x = 190,542,726,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,542,726,144/293,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,351.50
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