Finding the Third Proportional to 293,942 and 441,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,942 and 441,309 is: 662,558.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,942 : 441,309 = 441,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,942/441,309 = 441,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,942x = 441,309 × 441,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,942x = 194,753,633,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,753,633,481/293,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,558.03
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