Finding the Third Proportional to 293,982 and 440,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,982 and 440,163 is: 659,031.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,982 : 440,163 = 440,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,982/440,163 = 440,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,982x = 440,163 × 440,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,982x = 193,743,466,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,743,466,569/293,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,031.73
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