Finding the Third Proportional to 293,898 and 439,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,898 and 439,710 is: 657,863.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,898 : 439,710 = 439,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,898/439,710 = 439,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,898x = 439,710 × 439,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,898x = 193,344,884,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,344,884,100/293,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,863.90
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