Finding the Third Proportional to 293,958 and 454,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,958 and 454,194 is: 701,774.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,958 : 454,194 = 454,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,958/454,194 = 454,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,958x = 454,194 × 454,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,958x = 206,292,189,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,292,189,636/293,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,774.37
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