Finding the Third Proportional to 293,984 and 643,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,984 and 643,988 is: 1,410,690.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,984 : 643,988 = 643,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,984/643,988 = 643,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,984x = 643,988 × 643,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,984x = 414,720,544,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 414,720,544,144/293,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,690.87
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