Finding the Third Proportional to 293,894 and 413,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,894 and 413,869 is: 582,820.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,894 : 413,869 = 413,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,894/413,869 = 413,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,894x = 413,869 × 413,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,894x = 171,287,549,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,287,549,161/293,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,820.84
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